as in vanguard
the leading or most important part of a movement
a politician who was in the forefront of women's rights
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This lifetime subscription provides continuous value, with regular updates and new features added to keep you at the forefront of technological advancements in your field.
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New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2025
Her stunning performance has been at the forefront of award show chatter since the biopic’s debut at the Venice Film Festival in August, where her turn as renowned opera star Maria Callas garnered an eight-minute standing ovation.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
Support functions similar to those in IT, such as an analytics transformation office, are critical to ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and staying at the forefront of technological advancements.
—Ashok Viswanathan, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
In a world where technology continuously blurs the lines between virtual and real, Verstappen is at the forefront of promoting sim racing as a credible platform that can launch careers in real-world racing.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2025
Her stunning performance has been at the forefront of award show chatter since the biopic’s debut at the Venice Film Festival in August, where her turn as renowned opera star Maria Callas garnered an eight-minute standing ovation.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
Support functions similar to those in IT, such as an analytics transformation office, are critical to ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and staying at the forefront of technological advancements.
—Ashok Viswanathan, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
In a world where technology continuously blurs the lines between virtual and real, Verstappen is at the forefront of promoting sim racing as a credible platform that can launch careers in real-world racing.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Forefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forefront. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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