death's-head

Definition of death's-headnext

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Noun
  • In 2026, Goldman appears to be trailing in polls to Lander, a former city comptroller and councilman from Brooklyn.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Perhaps unsurprisingly, six in 10 Brits think Brexit has been a failure, according to a YouGov poll published earlier this month.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Breakfast browse Twins Mercy and Goodness were born with their skulls fused together.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
  • The experience was not entirely dissimilar to getting whacked in the skull.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • The smooth pate texture is perfect for older dogs who have issues with their teeth.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
  • Surprisingly the most expensive hairpiece so far has been Attenborough’s, which Fortune reveals was a hybrid of a cheap £20 ($26) wig at the back combined with tens of man-hours knotting individual strands of hair onto a lace front to create the centenarian’s familiar pate.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • The Scorpio moon fills your head with future plans for creative expansion.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • Wilson joins a Bulls team that has signaled a full rebuild this summer, installing a new head coach and front office before the draft.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • In the case of the female individual, the authors noted an unusual break at the base of the cranium that likely occurred near the time of death.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
  • Scratches inside her cranium point to the removal of her brain, while long bones like the humeri, femur, and ulna were carved down to sharp points.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • The cap’s crown is decorated with three clasping hands symbolizing unity and brotherhood.
    Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Taking its crown as the go-to sneaker color is black, with every celebrity from Bella Hadid to Dakota Johnson opting for a pair.
    Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • The ball grazed his glove before bouncing squarely on his noggin and over the wall.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
  • Despite getting demoted from protagonist to fatality victim, Tan hints that he might not be done with Mortal Kombat — even if Cole and his now-two-dimensional noggin are.
    James Grebey, Vulture, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • This lightweight formula hydrates both scalp and strands, while ingredients like niacinamide, biotin, panthenol, and green tea extract support stronger, healthier-looking hair from root to tip.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
  • The result is a deep, effective cleanse that respects the scalp’s natural oils—especially important for those with dry skin—creating a more balanced environment where hair can thrive from roots to ends.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 18 June 2026
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“Death's-head.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/death%27s-head. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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