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 Culture and character will be at the forefront of the series, with an emphasis on Black experience, the statement continued. Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024 Board members at Nvidia— the AI company no one can stop talking about that is at the forefront of the tech evolution—are reaping the benefits of a runup in the company’s stock. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2024 Our ever-changing region is at the forefront of what’s new in the food world, and this list of our readers’ favorite new restaurants is evidence of that. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024 The dedication to bringing justice for Preston has truly been at the forefront. Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2024 Fintech company Klarna, which powers e-commerce transactions for some of the world's most recognizable brands, including Expedia, Macy's and Nike, is at the forefront of AI adoption. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2024 At the forefront of gas-free, induction cooking Octopus Baja opened in a 2,000-square foot former Blimpie sandwich shop after the owners of Midtown’s Cantina Alley scrapped their plans for a market in that space last year. Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2024 Its confessional, diaristic pop songs play with singer-songwriter cliches, often with self-reflection at the forefront. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2024 Even a veteran California lawyer who has been at the forefront of advancing the rights of parents and families in child welfare cases says that always inviting parents into interviews after getting a court order is out of step with the rest of the state. Scooty Nickerson, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

forefront

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

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