In the foreground
adverb
In the most noticeable position, or closest to the viewer in a scene, picture, or design.
In the painting, the artist has placed a bright red apple in the foreground.
Often appears as...
- place in the foreground
- appear in the foreground
adverb
Most important, or receiving the most attention in a situation or discussion.
The issue of climate change has been thrust in the foreground of international politics.
Often appears as...
- thrust in the foreground
- appear in the foreground
adverb
In the most noticeable position, or closest to the viewer in a scene, picture, or design.
In the painting, the artist has placed a bright red apple in the foreground.
Often appears as...
- place in the foreground
- appear in the foreground
adverb
Most important, or receiving the most attention in a situation or discussion.
The issue of climate change has been thrust in the foreground of international politics.
Often appears as...
- thrust in the foreground
- appear in the foreground
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Prominence
The phrase suggests something visually striking or easily noticed in a visual composition.
At the exhibition, the sculpture in the foreground caught everyone's attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Immediate Perspective
It refers to the part of an image closest to the viewer, often used to draw attention.
The photographer placed the couple in the foreground against the cityscape.
Pro Tip 3/3Spatial Reference
It implies a spatial relationship within the scene, distinguishing from the background.
In her portrait, the flowers in the foreground contrasted with the distant hills.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Prominence
The phrase suggests something visually striking or easily noticed in a visual composition.
At the exhibition, the sculpture in the foreground caught everyone's attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Immediate Perspective
It refers to the part of an image closest to the viewer, often used to draw attention.
The photographer placed the couple in the foreground against the cityscape.
Pro Tip 3/3Spatial Reference
It implies a spatial relationship within the scene, distinguishing from the background.
In her portrait, the flowers in the foreground contrasted with the distant hills.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Prominence
The phrase suggests something visually striking or easily noticed in a visual composition.
At the exhibition, the sculpture in the foreground caught everyone's attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Immediate Perspective
It refers to the part of an image closest to the viewer, often used to draw attention.
The photographer placed the couple in the foreground against the cityscape.
Pro Tip 3/3Spatial Reference
It implies a spatial relationship within the scene, distinguishing from the background.
In her portrait, the flowers in the foreground contrasted with the distant hills.
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