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
Katya Soldak, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Initial Western estimates put the size of the frontline Russian force in Ukraine at 120 battalion tactical groups, which would total at most 120,000 people.
—Barry R. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2022
Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Like Thune, many represent states that are heavy on the agricultural side and are on the front lines of any economic impact of a trade war.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
This is especially true for frontline cities and towns like Kharkiv.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Initial Western estimates put the size of the frontline Russian force in Ukraine at 120 battalion tactical groups, which would total at most 120,000 people.
—Barry R. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2022
Noun
On April 2, Russian forces launched multiple strikes on residential areas in the front line city of Pokrovsk, killing one civilian and wounding six others.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Like Thune, many represent states that are heavy on the agricultural side and are on the front lines of any economic impact of a trade war.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontline
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Two standout experiences near the water include Schooner’s in the Caribbean Village, open for breakfast and dinner (chef Chris’s swordfish steak was excellent) as well as Barefoot by the Sea in the Italian Village.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Piper Niven Currently, Piper Niven is doing an excellent job as part of WWE Women's United States Champion Chelsea Green's cabinet.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Tami Gaines, founder and CEO of Sage Enterprises LLC, has been at the forefront of changing this for about 25 years.—
Molly Peck,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The open source debate has been part of model development since the beginning – and recent news shows that companies at the forefront of the AI model charge are often able to put pressure on each other.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Pete Crow-Armstrong got a superb secondary lead and jump to beat a throw to second base on a routine grounder with two outs to load the bases, setting up Miguel Amaya’s three-run double.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Down the left, Lauren James is superb in tight spaces.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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That's put him on the leading edge of a new segment of the appliance industry focused on climate-conscious consumers.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
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These high priority recommendations are aimed at building a national conversation and consensus around new directions for the country as technology and innovation take center stage, and building new foundations for the U.S. capacity for innovation at the leading edge.—
Deborah Wince-Smith,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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But Campbell, one of the hardest workers in this draft class, is a terrific athlete.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Just when Kenin looked set to push the contest into a decider, Pegula saved three set points and won six consecutive games to mount a terrific fightback and clinch victory.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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This assignment begins with secondary and higher educational institutions taking greater strides to enrich offerings civics instruction.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Temu and Shein have taken steps to grow their operations in the U.S. as the de minimis loophole has come under greater scrutiny.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The aim would be to relocate Gaza's population and turn the territory into a prime real estate project.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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But despite the downturn and tariff jitters, major online players, including fashion platforms, continue to see the home category as a prime catalyst for business.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Frontline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontline. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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