English · Word Candidate

forefront

/ˈfɔːfɹʌnt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: forefronts · forefronting · forefronted

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The leading position or edge.

Noun

Examples

That laboratory researches topics at the forefront of technology.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To bring to the forefront; to emphasize, or focus on.

Verb

Examples

The impact of austerity and economic circumstances were forefronted in the more economically deprived countries of the partner countries (BG, GR) and seen as producing a fateful impact on access to diet and healthy lifestyle options.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “forefront” mean?

The leading position or edge.

Is “forefront” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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