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
Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The proliferation process would therefore involve a long period of instability because Russia would have an incentive to take preventive military action to stop frontline European states acquiring the weapons to deter it.
—Mark S. Bell, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2025
Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 11 July 2025
For teachers on the front lines, such training can have an immediate impact.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Adjective
Retail: While frontline retail positions see high turnover, management roles in this sector remain appealing to career changers.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The proliferation process would therefore involve a long period of instability because Russia would have an incentive to take preventive military action to stop frontline European states acquiring the weapons to deter it.
—Mark S. Bell, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
Under Howe, Newcastle have been a team that thrives on the transition, with the physicality of their midfielders and the speed of their front line essential.
—Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 11 July 2025
For teachers on the front lines, such training can have an immediate impact.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontline
Adjective
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
Noun
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When inclusion, trust, and accessibility are at the forefront, these spaces offer a different kind of value.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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As in other countries, e-commerce platforms like Temu, Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop have been at the forefront of this trend.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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But don't think of it as a gimmick bottling, Foley is a legend in the wine industry and has been crafting superb bourbon under his Charles Goodnight Whiskey brand for almost a decade.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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On so many days and nights when their bats might as well have been toothpicks, the Padres have won games with superb pitching and solid defense.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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American science is a roaring success, giving patients hope and placing our country on the leading edge of innovation.—
Seth Tomchik,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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But the company was not always on the leading edge.—
Pete Born,
Footwear News,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Cody Bellinger, a terrific defender, couldn’t find an Ernie Clement flyball in the lights in the sixth inning, which officially resulted in a one-out triple.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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This generates terrific tidal forces within the star that simultaneously squash it horizontally while stretching it vertically.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Dropping that grenade on the audience with so little time left to feel the impact does Jill little justice, but DeWitt does, in fairness, invest great pathos in her.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
20 July 2025
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This is a place where costumes do a lot of heavy lifting, and Cady is a great example, her wardrobe shows us what is happening to her inside.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Only 38% of workers in the Cincinnati metro area are in their prime working years, placing the Queen City near the bottom among peer metro areas.—
Randy Tucker,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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As usual, Preller will be one of the prime executives to watch at the deadline, pricing every available player, including his own.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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“Frontline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontline. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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