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front and center

Idioms  
  1. 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.


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“For younger consumers, we believe that color is front and center. The blowout success of the launch of Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty brand at Ulta is a testament to this,” she said.

From MarketWatch

While eye-popping vehicle prices have been front and center for car buyers over the past several years, other less visible costs of car ownership have also been rising — but buyers often fail to take them into account when budgeting for a new car.

From MarketWatch

To stay afloat, she has had to make sure her family keeps child care front and center.

From Los Angeles Times

Many artists up for top Grammys have been vocal about their opposition to these raids, but at Sunday’s Grammys, the topic was front and center for many winners in their speeches.

From Los Angeles Times

Those concerns have been front and center in recent days as new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi campaigns ahead of a snap election she called for early February.

From The Wall Street Journal