FOREGROUND Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of foreground

as in to emphasize

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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foreground

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noun

as in center

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Recent Examples of foreground

Verb

BePlain pairs mung bean seed extracts with niacinamide, glycerin and hyaluronic acid, Lee writes in a separate Allure piece; Medicube foregrounds collagen, squalene and niacinamide, per the New York Post’s Victoria McDonnell. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 The partnership also foregrounds the upcoming Beatles biopic, The Beatles — A Four Film Cinematic Event, set to open in 2028. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

Noun

The foreground object can warp the fabric of spacetime in such a way that the light's path is curved. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026 In the foreground, Luteca armchairs and Bodini’s own sofa surround a vintage Lorenzo Burchiellaro coffee table alongside a vintage rattan stool. — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foreground

Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreground

Verb

Brinda Somaya, an architect and chair of the WMW International Expert Panel, emphasized the urgency of addressing these risks.

— News Desk, Artforum, 2 Oct. 2026
Independent has become known for its distinctive layout, which emphasized flow over the boxy booths that typify these commercial trade shows.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of emphasize

Verb

With respect to the state’s cancer crisis, Hinson defended her record by highlighting her work during her three terms in Congress to boost cancer research funding for the National Institutes of Health.

— Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026
Additionally, a Financial Times report highlighted growing market concerns that corporations with weaker balance sheets could face immediate debt default pressures.

— , CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of highlight

Noun

Having said her piece, Lisa is fully checked out — putting her focus on lining her lips for as long as this takes, so much so that Angie calls her out for the nervous tick.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
These approaches test reason, rather than the output focus of most assignments.

— Reynald Fasciaux, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of focus

Verb

The expert stressed that the team's field work was complete but that laboratory analysis was still underway before broader conclusions could be drawn.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Kretzschmar’s attorney, Jeremy Saland, stressed to NBC News on Thursday that his client was not involved in any criminal conduct alleged in the case.

— Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of stress

Verb

Hazel is actually an unusual, multi-colored eye type that features a mix of brown, green, and gold or amber hues.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
Billed as an immersive matchmaking experience and a new take on the dating show, the format features singletons who are tired of swiping and first dates and are ready to get hitched.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026