front and center

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.

Example Sentences

"Despite this difficult economic context, I remain one of those for whom environmental issues must remain front and center," he said.

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“I remain one of those for whom environmental issues must remain front and center,” said Guilbeault, who before politics served as a senior executive at Greenpeace and domestic climate-change advocacy groups.

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In Asia-Pacific, central-bank decisions in New Zealand and South Korea will be front and center as the region continues to navigate tariff-related uncertainties and market volatility on AI-linked jitters.

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For all of its faults, Chu made a mesmerizing and invigorating movie that placed a marginalized character front and center, letting viewers watch Elphaba Thropp defy her oppression and triumph by following her heart’s good nature.

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“The market wasn’t surprised by the beat and raise—a cadence that investors have become accustomed to over the past few years. But the magnitude of the beat is what’s going to keep the AI hype front and center for the market, giving risk assets more of an all clear sign into year end,” said David Wagner, head of equity at Aptus Capital Advisors.

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