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forefront

noun

ˈfȯr-ˌfrənt

Definition of forefront

as in vanguard

the leading or most important part of a movement a politician who was in the forefront of women's rights

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Recent Examples of forefront While modernizing nearly every surface and system, the home’s historic character remains at the forefront. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Uptown Charlotte’s public safety, and perception versus reality, stood at the forefront of Charlotte Center City Partners board meeting Thursday morning. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 Jason and Lucia are at the forefront of the game’s narrative, with Lucia recently being released from prison. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 Lord’s has not been at the forefront of very much in recent times. — Ben Jones aug. 26, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forefront

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vanguard

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The theater was squarely in the exhibition vanguard then, designed and equipped as a boutique-size 750-seat alternative to the massive Balaban & Katz auditoriums of the day.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Galliano represents the last of a vanguard of designers who developed cults of personalities.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

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