forehead

Definition of foreheadnext
as in front
a forward part or surface the forehead of the ancient temple features a frieze of dramatically posed figures

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Recent Examples of forehead One of the symbols is a swastika, drawn on his forehead. Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 New York — A Lancome employee recently swabbed under my eyes and took a hyper-zoomed photo of my forehead, already shiny and flaking. Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 June 2026 That li’l forehead bestie can require an inordinate amount of upkeep. Elle Turner, Glamour, 6 June 2026 Images by Kin Coedel A red tika pressed against her forehead. Vogue, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for forehead
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Noun
  • Jude Bellingham — England/Real Madrid Between nagging injuries and adjusting his midfield role to accommodate Mbappe and Vinicius in front of him, Bellingham’s final third output has dipped significantly from his blistering debut season at Real Madrid.
    Liam Twomey, New York Times, 11 June 2026
  • With just over five seconds remaining, Brunson got the inbounds pass and chucked up a long three-pointer that hit the front of the rim.
    Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • The most important stories of Jesus’ life, the Nativity and Passion, are etched into the basilica’s east and west facades.
    Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
  • The 18 towers represent different figures from scripture including the apostles, evangelists and Virgin Mary while the three facades depict the life of Jesus along with his death and final judgment.
    Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 10 June 2026

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“Forehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forehead. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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