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foreground
noun
    1. The part of a picture or field of view perceived as being nearest to the observer, as opposed to the background.
      Thesaurus: forefront, centre, limelight, prominence; Antonym: background.
    2. A position where one is noticeable.
verb
    foregrounded, foregrounding
    1. To spotlight or emphasize something.
Etymology: 19c.



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