forefront
Meaning(s)
1. the most advanced or notable position
Popularity
High
Professional
High
Social
How to Memorize
at the forefront of the campaign/drive/effort/mind
Analysis
Something at the forefront is in the most important or comment position or place in a space, painting or photograph. If you are in the forefront you are the focus of attention.
Social Examples (Basic)
- Recent high-profile attacks have brought international terrorism to the forefront of media attention. It is receiving wall-to-wall coverage.
- I have been at the forefront of this campaign for a number of years but now I feel it's time to step down.
- The woman at the forefront of the photograph is my great aunt.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- The company are at the forefront of the drive to reduce carbon emissions, and have been widely praised for their environmental efforts.
Professional Examples (Advance)
- A wide range of quality, affordable products, all made in Ireland, have seen the business grow from humble beginnings to the forefront of the domestic cosmetics market.
- Products displayed at the forefront receive 70% more customer attention than items placed elsewhere.