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 The brown, bouncy curls once atop his head have tumbled down above his ears, leaving just a few strays to crown his suddenly expansive forehead. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Aug. 2025 In the front, blunt bangs cover the forehead, followed by jaw-length pieces in front of the ears. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2025 The result was the same — chaos in the six-yard box that restricted Altay Bayindir, who palmed the ball straight onto Calafiori’s forehead. Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025 On your forehead shone your soul. Anne Carson, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forehead
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Noun
  • For the most part, the Chiefs’ defensive front could not penetrate the Chargers’ offensive line, providing Herbert the necessary time to hit receivers consistently open by several steps.
    Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
  • It’s made with a soft cotton-blend material, sporting a classic gingham pattern, four buttons down the front, and a slim fit that cinches in your waist for a flattering silhouette.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Yet, for some, their luxury vacations are all a facade.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Film Festival, shows the private turmoil behind the comedian’s affable facade.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Forehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forehead. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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