forefront

noun

fore·​front ˈfȯr-ˌfrənt How to pronounce forefront (audio)
: the foremost part or place

Examples of forefront in a Sentence

a politician who was in the forefront of women's rights
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The Miami Herald spoke with three real estate experts who are at the forefront of these deals, including real estate developer Ian Bruce Eichner; real estate analyst and Condo Vultures founder Peter Zalewski; and Siegfried Rivera partner Lindsey Lehr. Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025 These have been at the forefront of the mounting list of lawsuits against the White House since the announcement was made on Monday evening. Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 The answer is multi-pronged yet English language is at the forefront of the owners’ minds. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025 Students have been at the forefront of Connecticut’s Stop Project Maple campaign, lending their voices and collaborating across states. Zanagee Artis, Hartford Courant, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for forefront 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of forefront was in the 15th century

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“Forefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forefront. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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forefront

noun
fore·​front -ˌfrənt How to pronounce forefront (audio)
: the most important part or place

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