Meaning & use

forefront

noun·Academic

The most important, prominent, or advanced position in a field or activity.

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Her research kept the lab at the forefront of cancer treatment.

The issue moved to the forefront of public debate after the scandal.

A note on using this word

Forefront is almost always used with 'at' or 'to the,' as in 'at the forefront of technology.'

Words with a similar meaning

vanguardcutting edge

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