foreground

• Der vorderste Teil eines Bildes, einer Szene oder eines Geschehens, der dem Betrachter am nächsten liegt, besonders in der Malerei, Fotografie oder Film. Auch die Position der größten Aufmerksamkeit oder Bedeutung.

A noun referring to the part of a view, scene, or image that is nearest to the observer, especially in a picture or photograph.

1. Visual artsB2formal

   The part of a view or picture that is nearest to the observer, especially in a painting or photograph.

   Vordergrund

   • The artist painted a tree in the foreground of the landscape.
   • In the photograph, the children are in the foreground.
   • The foreground of the painting is filled with vibrant flowers.

   Synonymeforefrontforepartfront

   Antonymebackground

2. C1formal

   A position of prominence or importance in a situation or discussion.

   Im Vordergrund

   • The issue of climate change has come to the foreground of public debate.
   • Her achievements pushed her into the foreground of the industry.
   • The foreground of the conversation was dominated by economic concerns.

   Synonymecenter stagefocusforefrontlimelightprominencespotlight

   Antonymebackdropbackground

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas besonders hervorzuheben oder in den Vordergrund zu stellen, etwa in einer Diskussion, einem Kunstwerk oder einer Situation.

A verb used to indicate the act of emphasizing or making something the most prominent or important element in a discussion, artwork, or situation.

1. Emphasize or highlightC1formal

   To make something the most noticeable or important part of a discussion, image, or situation.

   In den Vordergrund stellen

   • The report foregrounds the need for environmental reform.
   • The artist foregrounded the figure in the painting.
   • The documentary foregrounds the struggles of the working class.

   Synonymeaccentuateemphasizefeaturehighlightplay upspotlightstressunderlineunderscore

   Antonymebackgrounddownplayminimizeunderstate