FOREHEAD Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

forehead

noun

ˈfȯr-ˌhed

Definition of forehead

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 Attendees posed for selfies with our supermodel cover stars Anok Yai and Alex Consani, got their curls refreshed with Wella Professionals, and had their foreheads smoothed at VIP neuromodulator appointments. — Jennet Jusu, Allure, 10 Sep. 2026 With the help of Nollet, Anderson’s hair was blown and teased away from her forehead, with tinges of pink poking through. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 Crazy wiped his forehead, then trailed his finger over the scar above his eyebrow. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026 Altamar described the man as visibly shaken with minor injuries to his forehead and hand. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forehead

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Noun

The wow factor that had coaches and GMs gushing over the quarterback during the offseason was almost nowhere to be seen as Tulsa’s defensive front was in Mestemaker’s face most of Saturday.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Moore’s Mona Friedman is indeed a familiar figure, a shy and impressionable wife who quietly nods along at dinner, lets people cut in front of her at the store, and seems generally uninterested in sticking up for herself.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of front

Noun

In 2025, a mini renovation updated the hotel’s façade, added more seating and a second hot tub to the indoor pool area, and refreshed the Gallery Restaurant to give it a more modern feel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
How much Moreno cared about criticism was unclear — though there were cracks in the facade.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026