foreground

/ˈfɔrɡraʊnd/; /fɔrˈɡraʊnd/; /fɔrˈɡɹaʊnd/

Definitions

1. noun

the part of an image or scene that is nearest to the viewer or appears in the front

“The artist carefully blended the background and foreground of the painting to create depth.”

2. verb

to move or bring to the front of one’s attention

“The manager foregrounded the company’s new product in the marketing campaign.”

Synonyms

  • front
  • vanguard

Antonyms

  • background
  • background