as in excellent
of the very best kind
if I'm having brain surgery, I want it done at a frontline hospital
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as in forefront
the leading or most important part of a movement
Susan B. Anthony was on the front line of the struggle for woman suffrage
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Recent Examples of frontline
Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The proliferation process would therefore involve a long period of instability because Russia would have an incentive to take preventive military action to stop frontline European states acquiring the weapons to deter it.
—Mark S. Bell, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2025
Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Russian forces have been slowly grinding forward at some points on the roughly 620-mile front line, though their incremental gains have been costly in terms of troop casualties and armor.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
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Adjective
Retail: While frontline retail positions see high turnover, management roles in this sector remain appealing to career changers.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The proliferation process would therefore involve a long period of instability because Russia would have an incentive to take preventive military action to stop frontline European states acquiring the weapons to deter it.
—Mark S. Bell, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
And as coaching becomes embedded in leadership cultures, the impact is felt at every level—from confidence in the C-suite to engagement on the front lines.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Russian forces have been slowly grinding forward at some points on the roughly 620-mile front line, though their incremental gains have been costly in terms of troop casualties and armor.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontline
Adjective
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The hiding spot seemed like an excellent spot for avoiding the sun and potential predators, but Fowler didn't feel quite the same.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Performance has also been excellent so far compared to peers and a benchmark index.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
Noun
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As key contributors to local economies and industries, these businesses are at the forefront of job creation, wealth generation, and community empowerment.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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Throughout summer 2025, Gomez has been at the forefront of this year's most minimalist nail trends—from simple purple pastels to nearly naked glass manicures—but that hasn't always been her preference.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Signed last summer from AC Monza for a fee of €18 million ($19.49 million), Di Gregorio looks like a superb signing already worth far more than that initial transfer fee.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The tool did a superb job of cutting the plastic electrical conduit.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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But the company was not always on the leading edge.—
Pete Born,
Footwear News,
15 June 2025
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The United States must develop a ten-year strategic computational initiative, investing $100 billion in research and development of computing platforms at the leading edge.—
Deborah Wince-Smith,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Smartphone Deals An ultra-bright screen, terrific build quality, and powerful AI tools made the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL a winner in our book, and our expert gave it an excellent rating in our review.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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The Packers failed to build on their terrific finish to the 2023 campaign, settled for the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs, and lost a Wild Card game to eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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This is a great NBA Summer League matchup; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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But the common trajectory is clear: Both are moving toward empowering asset managers with greater strategic responsibility and measurable outcomes.—
Aurele Gouy,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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This no-churn ice cream recipe extracts all the wonderful flavor from the corn by simmering both the kernels and cobs in whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk to make sure every bite is filled with corn flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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So many wonderful age gap and power dynamics going on in this novel that really set the tone for a whole generation of writers to come.—
Hattie Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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But that’s not a sure thing because one of the three teams ahead of the Rockies — Nationals, Angels and Mariners — could pass on a prime pitcher and scoop up Holliday.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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This wide, unruffled stretch of water framed by wooded bluffs is prime bald eagle territory.—
Giovanna Dell'orto,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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“Frontline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontline. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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