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noun

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
Adjective
The elevator and escalator manufacturer’s team has a lot of frontline essential workers who remained active throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. John Kell, Fortune, 23 June 2023 In states where cancer patients are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, limited supply keeps them waiting as health care workers, frontline essential workers, nursing home residents and staff, and other Americans with underlying health conditions fill up available appointments. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2021
Noun
But Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials insist the Kursk attack has been vital in redirecting Russian troops from the front lines, taking out military assets, creating opportunities for prisoner exchanges and seizing ground that could be used potentially for negotiations. Brad Dress, The Hill, 11 Jan. 2025 The Ukrainian assault struck a part of the front line that has been relatively quiet lately, and thus may have enjoyed greater surprise. David Axe, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for frontline 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontline
Adjective
  • Every business has setbacks, project cancellations, and external events that can sap the energy from your team members and override the benefits of even the best people management efforts, including personal recognition and communication, and excellent team collaboration.
    Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Now is an excellent moment to be brave and explore new projects, people and plans.
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The protest focused on a range of issues that marchers believed were under threat with the new presidency, with women's reproductive rights at the forefront.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Iran and Russia have been subjected to numerous sanctions by the West, and trade and finance are at the forefront of the treaty signed Friday.
    Ivan Nechepurenko, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • These true wireless earbuds deliver truly satisfying audio with a superb sense of rhythm and a fulsome bass thanks to the use of magnetic fluid driver technology.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • And one that, after years of a revolving door at quarterback, seems to have landed on a superb one in rookie Bo Nix.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Contributor As technology ventures deeper into realms once reserved for science fiction, Clone Robotics is operating at the leading edge of an emerging and, some might say, provocative field: synthetic human development.
    Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Of course, the only way to stay on the leading edge of Gen Z’s evolving purchasing habits is to gain invaluable insights into Gen Z’s changing preferences, pain points, and aspirations.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Houston’s defense was terrific Saturday, with four interceptions of Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and four sacks.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Green Bay will now need a terrific offseason to challenge the conference’s top teams.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Finance chief Amy Hood said in October that revenue growth from Microsoft’s Azure cloud will speed up in the first half of this year because of greater AI infrastructure capacity.
    Jordan Novet, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The multiple tote bags Elsbeth drags around are a great example of this.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • At 6-2, 202 pounds, Will Johnson has excellent size and length for a cornerback and would be a wonderful complement to Gardner.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The property’s prime location is also close to the launch sites of the area’s famed hot air balloon rides, which are a wonderful way to take in the spectacular views of the otherworldly land formations.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Or book a room at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, which offers a prime location for exploring the city.
    Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The murder rate is not the prime metric for most in Baltimore.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025

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“Frontline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontline. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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