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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For almost 30 years, the United States government, the nation’s largest employer, has been at the forefront of the telecommuting trend, making federal agencies with remote job opportunities an excellent choice for those seeking to work from home. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 During this time, our partnership has been at the forefront of broadcast innovation to deliver top-class programming week in, week out throughout the season. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024 These efforts will further position TIME at the forefront of media innovation, creating dynamic ways for our partners and audiences to engage with our storytelling. Time Pr, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024 Moreover, in 2020, Asian Americans were at the forefront of the fight to defeat California's Prop 16, which would have restored affirmative action in the state's public universities. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 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 28 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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