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.

1. Recent high-profile attacks have brought international terrorism to the forefront of media attention. It is receiving wall-to-wall coverage.
2. I have been at the forefront of this campaign for a number of years but now I feel it's time to step down.
3. The woman at the forefront of the photograph is my great aunt.

1. The company are at the forefront of the drive to reduce carbon emissions, and have been widely praised for their environmental efforts.  

1. 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.
2. Products displayed at the forefront receive 70% more customer attention than items placed elsewhere.