FOREGROUNDS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of foreground

as in emphasizes

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on repeatedly foregrounded his experience in international affairs in the course of his campaign for the presidency

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noun

plural of foreground

as in centers

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BePlain pairs mung bean seed extracts with niacinamide, glycerin and hyaluronic acid, Lee writes in a separate Allure piece; Medicube foregrounds collagen, squalene and niacinamide, per the New York Post’s Victoria McDonnell. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 The partnership also foregrounds the upcoming Beatles biopic, The Beatles — A Four Film Cinematic Event, set to open in 2028. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026 Nolan foregrounds the nobility that guides the character (his guilt, his dedication to his men, his yearning for his family) and neglects his wily cunning and egotism. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026 Of course, a taping of a stage musical can’t necessarily hope to fully capture the energy of being there in the room, and there is especially something lost in translation with a musical like this that so intensely foregrounds the live music aspect. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026 But even in its messiest moments, OFF COURSE foregrounds a sense of playfulness that’s been largely snuffed out by the berserker attack of the Osees’ more recent records. — Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 18 June 2026 Still, there’s plenty of extraordinary plotting early on, too, that foregrounds the strangeness of the heroes’ journeys. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026 Holzinger’s feminist decadence foregrounds the violence against women that this history aestheticized and perpetuated. — Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026 Experienced together, the mix foregrounds themes of his otherwise enigmatic spirit. — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026

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The piece emphasizes that Californians, especially Democrats and independents, strongly favor voting by mail and already rely on it at very high rates, suggesting that restricting mail ballots would disenfranchise large numbers of lawful voters.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
New research into the interior of Mars further emphasizes that the Red Planet is a world of two very different halves.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of emphasizes

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Free and open to all ages, participants track their hikes using the Goosechase app or with a travel log available at the district’s nature centers, including Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook and Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
The production centers on a voodoo queen and the mysterious happenings in a cemetery.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of centers

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This column highlights some of Rick’s favorite places and travel insights over a lifetime of exploring Europe and sharing his discoveries.

— Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
Tang hopes that his research highlights the need for more education on the clinician side to reduce the disparities in response rates.

— Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of highlights

Noun

Our Walks & Treks tours are one of our most popular tour types, however tours with culinary focuses are quickly gaining popularity.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
When Eli Lilly reports on Wednesday morning, one of the main focuses will be on GLP-1 sales in international markets.

— Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of foci

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The warmer weather also dries out the soil and stresses plants, especially those in drought-prone regions such as the West and the Southwest.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Consequently, Aydemir stresses that silk denim is aimed more at premium and fashion-forward segments rather than utility markets, which inherently limits its range of applications.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of stresses

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The bag is big enough to hold all your travel essentials—even a small umbrella or tablet—and features two slip pockets and one zip pocket inside.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
Where to eat and drink The 1947 classic Cattlemen's Steak House, which was given a new life—along with a members-only club in its basement—by mega-producer Taylor Sheridan, features modern steakhouse go-tos.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

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