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foreground

[fawr-ground]

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noun

the ground or parts situated, or represented as situated, in the front; the portion of a scene or picture nearest to the viewer (background ).
a prominent or important position; forefront.

verb (used with object)

to put in the foreground.
The fact that the central character is Italian is not foregrounded.

foreground

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noun

the part of a scene situated towards the front or nearest to the viewer
the area of space in a perspective picture, depicted as nearest the viewer
a conspicuous or active position

verb

(tr) to emphasize (an issue, idea, or word)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of foreground¹

First recorded in 1685–95; fore- + ground ¹

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A leaping male diver seen from behind dominates the lower foreground, angled toward the water.

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Some foreground our differences — the textures we prize, the sweetness we expect, the ways we learn to eat.

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Details about Alejandro’s friendship with Julian, both Mexican students in the United States with a shared passion for tennis, will eventually come into the foreground.

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Their communications strategy has foreground "Pride Puppy," a short storybook chronicling a family's day at a Pride parade.

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Or perhaps better said, he has the disadvantage of his travails, mishaps and bad decisions occupying the foreground.

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foregone conclusion foregut

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