front rows

Nearest the stage

Front rows are the seats nearest the stage, screen, or action.

The term implies proximity and premium access: We got front row seats to the concert.

Figuratively, a front row seat means witnessing something directly: Living in Washington gave her a front row seat to history.

Related

limelight · fashion shows · runway models · views · center stage · stage · events · sidelines · red carpet · venue · box seats · vanguard · spearhead · vantage point · rallies · aisle seats · entertainment · cutting edge

Opposites
spatial position in venue

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Seating nearest the exit

nosebleed seats · balcony · upper balcony · nosebleed section · cheap seats

premium vs. economy seating

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Lowest-priced arena tickets

nosebleed section · general admission · standing room only · upper level · economy seats

Family

front, row, fronts, fronted, fronting, frontal, frontage, frontline, forefront

Familiarity
Top 50,000
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