forefront

[ fawr-fruhnt, fohr- ]

noun

1. the foremost part or place.
2. the position of greatest importance or prominence:

   in the forefront of today's writers.

forefront

/ ˈfɔːˌfrʌnt /

noun

1. the extreme front
2. the position of most prominence, responsibility, or action

Word History and Origins

Origin of forefront¹

First recorded in 1425–75, forefront is from the late Middle English word forfrount, forefrount. See fore-, front

Example Sentences

Disagreements between the self-fashioned libertarians, neoconservatives and nationalists previewed the factions vying for power within the Republican Party, factions which stand to come to the forefront in his next term.

From Salon

The models that are in the forefront of artificial intelligence research and development just now don’t think for themselves.

From Los Angeles Times

With immigration at the forefront of the presidential election, the southern border has become an increasingly significant down-ballot debate in California.

From Los Angeles Times

Sarkar — who grew up in India and later, found himself in an array of prestigious kitchens across London and Dubai — has been at the forefront of pioneering modern Indian cuisine for the past 20-plus years.

From Salon

“California will continue to be at the forefront of progress, the bulwark of democracy, the champion of innovation and the protector of our rights and freedoms,” Schiff said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cutting edge
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• leading edge
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