forefront
Americannoun
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the foremost part or place.
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the position of greatest importance or prominence.
in the forefront of today's writers.
noun
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the extreme front
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the position of most prominence, responsibility, or action
Etymology
Origin of forefront
First recorded in 1425–75, forefront is from the late Middle English word forfrount, forefrount. See fore-, front
Example Sentences
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Hartman is a journalist living in Los Angeles and the publisher of DoubleBlind, a magazine and media company at the forefront of the psychedelic movement.
From Los Angeles Times
Maybe that’s just because my head is also stuck in Book Two, where I think that is brought even more to the forefront.
From Los Angeles Times
The rally was led by tech firms, which have been at the forefront of regional gains this year as traders turn away from Wall Street to seek out cheaper investments amid concerns about extended valuations.
From Barron's
The recent disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has brought these worries to the forefront.
Sustainability was also at the forefront in KSENIASCHNAIDER's show, with the brand continuing its commitment to showcasing up-cycled and reworked clothes that are designed to be worn in a versatile way.
From BBC
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