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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This is why, even while Google remains at the forefront of navigation apps, the company continues pushing AI integration. Justin Klawans, The Week Us, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024 California will continue to be at the forefront of progress. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024 Partners should place the idea of building a family together at the forefront of their minds during this date. Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 The crypto trade Crypto has been at the forefront of this election, with Trump signaling his support for the industry in his campaign. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024 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 21 Nov. 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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