as in excellent
of the very best kind
if I'm having brain surgery, I want it done at a frontline hospital
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as in forefront
the leading or most important part of a movement
Susan B. Anthony was on the front line of the struggle for woman suffrage
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Recent Examples of frontline
John Kell, Fortune, 23 June 2023
In states where cancer patients are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, limited supply keeps them waiting as health care workers, frontline essential workers, nursing home residents and staff, and other Americans with underlying health conditions fill up available appointments.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2021
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
His remarks sought to cast this moment as one of Democratic leaders on the front lines of defending their cities against a new era of attacks against immigrants.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The elevator and escalator manufacturer’s team has a lot of frontline essential workers who remained active throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
—John Kell, Fortune, 23 June 2023
In states where cancer patients are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, limited supply keeps them waiting as health care workers, frontline essential workers, nursing home residents and staff, and other Americans with underlying health conditions fill up available appointments.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2021
Noun
Organizers have invited more than 100 L.A.-area firefighters who’d been on the front lines fighting the devastating California wildfires.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
His remarks sought to cast this moment as one of Democratic leaders on the front lines of defending their cities against a new era of attacks against immigrants.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontline
Adjective
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Both teams are excellent at converting third downs.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Kansas City’s secondary is also excellent at tackling and does a good job of limiting explosive runs.—
Ted Nguyen,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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At the forefront of this effort is Dharik Mallapragada, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at NYU Tandon.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Jan. 2025
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The new hires reflect Frette’s focus on reinforcing its position in the global luxury market and at the same time efforts to ensure the brand remains at the forefront of design, craftsmanship and customer experience.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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These superb lead performances by all-time-great cast members work perfectly in concert, capturing and skewering a specific self-serious art-house style.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Going from 5-12 to 11-6 and a playoff berth in less than one year is a superb foundation to build on.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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International students that have been the leading edge of, for example, medical research in this country for years will have other institutions to turn to.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Minneapolis has been on the leading edge of police reform since the killing of George Floyd in 2020.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
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And Kieran Culkin is the highlight of the piece, absolutely terrific in a mercurial and emotional role, and the Golden Globe winner and Screen Actors Guild nominee is the clear favorite to win best supporting actor.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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This model has been a terrific success for decades and should be used with UAPs.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Every great city prides its ability to rebound after ruin.—
Shawn Hubler,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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But what makes the coffee shop experience important to us as individuals and a society is something greater than the sum of its parts.—
David G. Allan,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The melty cheese and crispy bread are a wonderful combination.—
Nick Siano,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Jan. 2025
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Away from the bottle-poppers of Mykonos, but hardly removed from the season’s social buzz, the white-washed, flat-roofed villas that wrap the cliffs of Santorini are wonderful places to while away a summer.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2025
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This 2-story, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, 3-car garage home is situated on an estate sized lot, allowing great space for the homeowner, and offers a prime view of the community lake and fountain.—
Weichert REALTORS® Welch & Company,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Macy’s property is a prime space, said Sanjay Varshney, founder and principal of Goldenstone Wealth Management and a finance professor at Sacramento State University.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Frontline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontline. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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