Words / C1

FORFR-unt/ˈfɔːfrʌnt/

The forefront is the leading or most visible position: at the forefront of research, bring to the forefront. Front is everyday; vanguard is a close twin, often movements; background sits opposite. Do not lead the abstract with a stock photograph while the n is buried.

Meaning

The leading or most noticeable position.

Examples

• “Put the n at the forefront of the abstract, not a stock photograph of a lab coat.”
• “Front is everyday. Foreground is visual layout. Cutting edge is informal. A hero image is design. The count is the claim. Lead with the number; the coat can sit in the margin.”

Good to know

The leading position. Everyday: front. Close: vanguard. Opposite flavour: background. A stock photo is not the lead finding.

Near in meaning

vanguard

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