foregrounded

verb

past tense of foreground
as in emphasized
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

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Recent Examples of foregrounded Tatehata’s presentation foregrounded Kusama’s pioneering position in a New York art world transitioning from Abstract Expressionism to Minimalism and Pop, while also introducing her more recent work. — Tessa Solomon For Artnews, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 These moves have once again foregrounded Paul's unproven claims that the SARS-Cov-2 virus came from a lab leak and that Fauci covered it up — a charge the scientist has vociferously denied. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 30 July 2026 While Elliott became the cast’s newest addition, Demi Moore was foregrounded as a major player, with her character Cami Miller taking up the mantle of MTEX CEO following her husband’s sudden death in Season 1. — Kai Naima Williams, Variety, 27 May 2026 If in previous seasons, Euphoria foregrounded erotic imagery to make a point about the confusing and often painful process of coming to terms with one’s sexuality, now that poignancy is gone. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026 But his social consciousness shone through even in films where politics aren’t explicitly foregrounded. — Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026 Her humanity is foregrounded, and Lloyd Parry avoids sensationalism by honing in on his strengths; his knowledge of the culture and justice system of both Japan and England and his ability to communicate the foibles and quirks of both. — Rebecca Hannigan, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026 Here, the effort is foregrounded. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025 Church attendance has been a growing topic of conversation online after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who often foregrounded his faith. — Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregrounded
  1. emphasized
  2. highlighted
  3. stressed
  4. featured
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  • Amy Guerrero, a Filipino American activist and teacher in Norwalk who previously taught in Bridgeport, emphasized the importance of solidarity across racial and cultural groups.
    — Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike past rallies, Edly-Allen said Indivisible Northeast Lake County emphasized the nonpartisan flavor of Saturday’s event.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of emphasized
Verb
  • Miller has highlighted Poindexter's past arrests for drug possession and assault in a September campaign ad.
    — Lara Korte The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Now those votes are being highlighted in campaign ads across the country, according to an Associated Press analysis of data from AdImpact, which charts media spending.
    — Kevin Freking, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of highlighted
Verb
  • Despite increasingly sophisticated tools, the panelists stressed that technology alone will not secure a career.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The vibe is undeniably family-focused, and the place is full of parents who don’t look remotely stressed because the kids are having a wonderful time.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of stressed
Verb
  • Our tester featured available comforts such as premium audio, a surround-view camera system, and optional carbon bucket seats.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The event featured high-flying stunts, air-pumping cold thrusters, and a driverless demonstration that looked straight out of a sci-fi movie.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of featured

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“Foregrounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregrounded. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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