front and center

Idioms

In the most prominent position, as in You couldn't miss John—he was front and center in that presentation. This expression alludes to the best and usually most expensive seats in a theater.

Example Sentences

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Instead, Huawei’s name is front and center at showrooms where the Maextro is sold alongside $3,000 triple-folding smartphones and $4,000 diamond-encrusted smartwatches.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

That debate will be front and center on Thursday, as Cummins hosts an investor day in New York City.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Staying ahead of AI and managing supply chains, he noted, were front and center.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

“The NFL has for decades put our fans front and center in how we distribute our content.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The honor of having my painting front and center is deliciously heavy on my shoulders.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

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