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 At one point, Nelson appears to snatch the other driver’s sunglasses from his forehead and heave them across the parking lot. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Here, her natural hair was styled in a sleek, avant-garde aesthetic that gelled her front layer in a sharp wave over her forehead. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 Later in the Foos upstairs lounge, Karter sits at a table by the window, adorned in multiple rings and pearls, her long black hair accented with a lock of platinum above her forehead. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 6 July 2026 Tabby coated cats have a distinctive 'M'-shaped mark on their foreheads. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for forehead

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Noun

Torres – one of Barcelona’s key men up front – had been having an awful tournament, missing a plethora of chances throughout Spain’s campaign and being benched after starting against Cape Verde.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
There is some optimism on the USMNT front, as the team should feature 2026 World Cup breakout star Folarin Balogun.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of front

Noun

Cabins open to terraces overlooking the surrounding pines and exude a Wes Anderson summer camp vibe, with touches of industrial-style metal punctuating the wooden facades.

— Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
The façade is the showpiece, but those oversize windows don’t hurt.

— Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 17 July 2026