came to the fore
Rose to prominence
Came to the fore means became prominent or took a leading position.
Something that comes to the fore emerges from the background into notice or importance: Environmental concerns came to the fore during the campaign.
The fore is the front—what's visible and central rather than hidden or secondary.
- appearBecome perceptible to sight
- noticeabilityState of being apparent
- ariseCome into being
- highlightMost notable part
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
renown · materialize · distinction · eminence · originate · acclaim · front and center · emerged · exposure · surface · conspicuousness · prestige · fame · spotlight · appreciation · credit · stature · manifest
came to the forefaded away
Gradually lost presence
retreated · withdrew · fell by the wayside · took a back seat · stepped back
came to the forestepped back
Moved away backward
withdrew · retreated · backed away · hung back · took a back seat
came, fore, before, forefront, foremost, foreground, afore, aforementioned