forefront

[fawr-fruhnt, fohr-]

noun

1. the foremost part or place.

2. the position of greatest importance or prominence.

   in the forefront of today's writers.

forefront

/ ˈfɔːˌfrʌnt /

noun

1. the extreme front

2. the position of most prominence, responsibility, or action

Word History and Origins

Origin of forefront¹

First recorded in 1425–75, forefront is from the late Middle English word forfrount, forefrount. See fore-, front

Example Sentences

Ms. Field identifies Mr. Hazony’s speech in Miami as the moment when the natcon mask slipped and the ideas of “white supremacy” and “explicit Christian nationalism” came to the forefront.

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Dahmani said the feminist ATFD, which has been at the forefront of the struggle for democracy in Tunisia for years, "fully complies with legal procedures" and had lodged an appeal.

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Ukraine has been at the forefront of drone warfare since Russia’s 2022 invasion, with the war serving as a testing ground for new technology.

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At the forefront of Reddit’s international push is machine translation, or translating content for global audiences.

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By focusing on cost-of-living concerns, Beutner’s campaign has been emphasizing an issue that is at the forefront of next week’s election for New York City mayor.

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Related Words

• cutting edge 
• fore 
• front line 
• leading edge 
• limelight 
• vanguard