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 Rams’ offense had stalled as Nacua was evaluated for a concussion, all while receiving stitches for the gash on his forehead. Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025 Her bangs were brushed away from her eyes, too, leaving the middle of her forehead completely naked. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2025 His spokesperson Kelly Scully confirmed the surgery after Inside Edition published video of Biden leaving church in Delaware with a fresh scar on his forehead. Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025 Stray Bullets • In this week’s post-credits scene, Adrian removes the pants of the drunk, sleeping John Economos and plants a tender kiss on his forehead. Scott Meslow, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forehead
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Noun
  • Stop forcing parents to choose between their careers and their families, and instead empower them to succeed on both fronts.
    Liz Teran, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Constructed of a mix of suede and faux leather, the taupe shoes are accented by a white S logo on the side and a lace-up front.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • When Simone decides to grasp Kiki’s life for herself by starting an affair with Peter, though, Michaela’s beatific facade slips.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Today, its Portland stone façade and arched windows still speak to that Victorian grandeur, but inside the story has shifted.
    Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Forehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forehead. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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