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
Brad Dress, The Hill, 11 Jan. 2025
The Ukrainian assault struck a part of the front line that has been relatively quiet lately, and thus may have enjoyed greater surprise.
—David Axe, Forbes, 5 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
But Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials insist the Kursk attack has been vital in redirecting Russian troops from the front lines, taking out military assets, creating opportunities for prisoner exchanges and seizing ground that could be used potentially for negotiations.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 11 Jan. 2025
The Ukrainian assault struck a part of the front line that has been relatively quiet lately, and thus may have enjoyed greater surprise.
—David Axe, Forbes, 5 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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Just what is an excellent choice to protect your Mac?—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
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The protest focused on a range of issues that marchers believed were under threat with the new presidency, with women's reproductive rights at the forefront.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Iran and Russia have been subjected to numerous sanctions by the West, and trade and finance are at the forefront of the treaty signed Friday.—
Ivan Nechepurenko,
New York Times,
17 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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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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Contributor As technology ventures deeper into realms once reserved for science fiction, Clone Robotics is operating at the leading edge of an emerging and, some might say, provocative field: synthetic human development.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
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Of course, the only way to stay on the leading edge of Gen Z’s evolving purchasing habits is to gain invaluable insights into Gen Z’s changing preferences, pain points, and aspirations.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes,
10 Dec. 2024
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Green Bay will now need a terrific offseason to challenge the conference’s top teams.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Houston’s defense was terrific Saturday, with four interceptions of Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and four sacks.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Rams Saquon Barkley continues to make history with one of the greatest seasons ever Jan. 19, 2025 After the Eagles’ first possession, which ended with a long touchdown run by quarterback Jalen Hurts, the stadium video board featured a shot of Verse, who was loudly booed.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles 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
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At 6-2, 202 pounds, Will Johnson has excellent size and length for a cornerback and would be a wonderful complement to Gardner.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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The property’s prime location is also close to the launch sites of the area’s famed hot air balloon rides, which are a wonderful way to take in the spectacular views of the otherworldly land formations.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
15 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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The murder rate is not the prime metric for most in Baltimore.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Frontline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontline. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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