forefront

noun

fore·​front ˈfȯr-ˌfrənt 

: the foremost part or place

Synonyms of forefront

• vanguard

Examples of forefront in a Sentence

a politician who was in the forefront of women's rights

Recent Examples on the Web

Like the Yankees, the Rays’ pitching has been at the forefront of their success. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026

Coker knows winning, rather than comparisons to McCaffrey, is at the forefront of Hubbard’s mind. — Will Dehmel october 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

In this discussion, taxation and revenue are often at the forefront of everyone’s minds. — Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

During this time, the Air Max 95 has also been subject to a series of elaborate twists since the model’s 30th anniversary brought it into the forefront. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing forefront

• at/in the forefront
• to the forefront

Rhymes for forefront

• battlefront
• oceanfront
• riverfront
• waterfront
• affront
• confront
• exeunt
• lakefront
• manhunt
• sederunt
• upfront
• blunt

Kids Definition

forefront

noun

fore·​front -ˌfrənt 

: the most important part or place