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
Recent Examples on the Web As a woman winemaker, Nation finds being at the forefront of a fledgling region exciting. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024 Since 1990, the GLAAD Media Awards has honored a wide array of media such as film, television, journalism and music that fairly and accurately represent the LGBTQ community, highlighting those individuals who stand at the forefront of the ongoing battle for inclusivity. Jack Dunn, Variety, 15 Mar. 2024 Social Capital spent recent years at the forefront of the SPAC boom. Mark Gurman, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2024 Li is at the forefront of a growing chorus of academics, policymakers and former employees who argue the sky-high cost of working with AI models is boxing researchers out of the field, compromising independent study of the burgeoning technology. Gerrit De Vynck, Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2024 Not only was San Francisco at the forefront of the cocktail revival in the early '00s, with contributions from bars and restaurants such as Absinthe, Bourbon & Branch, and Tommy's (famous for the Tommy's margarita), but the Bay Area is historically known for its great bars. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2024 Security is at the forefront of Blaylock’s and Bobbitt’s minds after a cyberattack in October 2022 exposed taxpayer data, though none of it was compromised. Noah Alcala Bach, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Mar. 2024 Fast forward a decade, the Microsoft executive is now a mom to daughter Margot, 22 months, and has learned to use her feet to care for both herself and her daughter, all while working at the forefront of the world of inclusive design. Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024 Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is at the forefront of the kingdom’s bid to diversify from its oil reliant economy, with high-profile bets on tech, sports and airlines. Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 8 Mar. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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forefront

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

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