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 Combs then allegedly punched her on her forehead and her eye area, Jane said. Nbc News, NBC news, 9 June 2025 Ed’s blush somehow managed to overlap his cheeks and spread across his chin, his forehead, his ears, and into his greatest receptacle of all: his kindly, contemplative soul. Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 4 June 2025 Fox reverted to her pitch-black hair color, adding front waves around her face and spiraling a piece of hair on her forehead. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 June 2025 The jury was shown video evidence of Jane's injuries, which included a bruised eye and welts on her forehead. Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for forehead
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Noun
  • Taiwanese air force personnel standing in front of an armed F-16V fighter jet behind two Harpoon anti-ship missiles during a drill at Hualien Air Force base on August 17, 2022.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
  • Each couple then goes on a five-minute speed date live in front of the audience.
    Ryan P. C. Trimble, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Inspired by the lines and craftsmanship of the original arcades, its bold geometric facade and sweeping interiors host a John Lewis department store, serving as a modern counterpart to the grandeur of its Victorian neighbor.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • Prioritize window placement early by considering exterior style, symmetry, and scale to ensure the facade feels balanced and visually pleasing.
    Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 25 June 2025

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“Forehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forehead. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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