FOREGROUNDING Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

foregrounding

verb

present participle of foreground

as in emphasizing

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 foregrounding By foregrounding these credentials, such accounts implicitly credit established political connections and organizational base—rather than a single consultant’s strategy—as central to Pelosi’s rise. — Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 Beginning in the nineteen-twenties, millions of dollars were poured into making those schools great, with a new curriculum foregrounding civics and self-improvement. — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 15 July 2026 Go-Sam outlines Australia’s attempt to create a home for Indigenous cultural materials and a National Resting Place for unprovenanced and low-provenanced ancestral remains, foregrounding the complexity of relying on architecture to reconcile past harms. — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026 Sonically, Hazel Eyes is said to blend baroque pop, British folk, outlaw country and left-field R&B while foregrounding Smith’s signature vocal performances and intimate songwriting. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 24 June 2026 Undoubtedly, these reconsiderations have been a largely positive exercise, foregrounding not only more equitable but more accurate and more engaging histories, and opening gallery and museum doors to previously excluded artists (even if many have suffered with the ups and downs of speculation). — Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026 Your mileage may vary with senseless AI text as a source of amusement, but there’s something to be said about foregrounding AI’s often absurd flaws and its potential for misuse, rather than dressing it up as some impartial arbiter of factuality. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 May 2026 On their first album under the moniker, the two noisemakers from Animal Collective delight in this combination, foregrounding campfire acoustics while sinister drones lurk around the corner. — Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026 The tactic of foregrounding technology reflects the changing asset mix at Fox, which has made a number of M&A deals in the tech sector and last year entered subscription streaming with the launch of Fox One. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 May 2026

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For example, expressing appreciation for past help or thanking the doctor for their time was more helpful than emphasizing sadness or frustration.

— Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Roberts spent much of his six-page dissent emphasizing the historic nature of the White House complex, quoting former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill at the end of his opinion.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of emphasizing

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This reframes California's economic health, highlighting a vibrant, diverse entrepreneurial spirit that continues to shine.

— Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
For some Donalds supporters, like 56-year-old Cushing from Aventura, the choice to pick a Cuban American as lieutenant governor did signal a bigger change in the Republican Party and was worth highlighting.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of highlighting

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Both leaders warn that even giants like Amazon aren't too big to fail, stressing customer focus and constant adaptation.

— Jason Goldberg, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
After the recent brawls, both teams released statements stressing the importance of a safe ballpark environment.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of stressing

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The publication grew under her leadership, and encompassed a more diverse range of voices, featuring the likes of Maya Angelou, Angela Davis, and Alice Walker.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
The 29-year-old decided to become a botanical preservation artist and launched Bunga Karsa, a line of botanical jewelry and accessories featuring real flowers grown at her tiny University Park apartment.

— Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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