Synonyms of foreground

foreground 1 of 2

verb

as in to emphasize

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

repeatedly foregrounded his experience in international affairs in the course of his campaign for the presidency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasize
• highlight
• stress
• feature
• accent
• accentuate
• identify
• point (up)
• focus
• punctuate
• illuminate
• play up
• bear down on
• make much of
• press
• promote
• pinpoint
• spotlight
• advertise
• publicize
• boost
• plug
• overplay

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tone (down)
• play down
• minimize
• underemphasize
• de-emphasize
• understate
• disparage
• discount
• belittle

foreground

2 of 2

noun

as in center

Synonyms & Similar Words

• center
• focus
• focal point
• heart

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• background
• ground
• backdrop
• stage
• scene
• set
• scenery
• environment
• setting
• surroundings
• milieu
• mise-en-scène
• entourage

Examples of foreground in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

At the same time, indie rockers Waxahatchee, Angel Olsen, and Big Thief are foregrounding the twangy influences that have long lurked in their music. —Justin Curto, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2024

Harris then foregrounded her experiences in the San Francisco Bay Area. —David Fontana, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024

Noun

Douglas chose trees that combine beautiful foliage with delicious fruit, including the dwarf 'Bonfire' peach and red Abyssinian banana trees in the foreground and the 'Arctic Supreme' peach, Fuyu persimmon, 'Bearss' lime, 'Eureka' lemon, and Nagami kumquat trees along the borders. —Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2024

In the foreground, Falconer upholstered an antique stool from her mother’s childhood bedroom with fabric from Decors Barbares. —Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024