FOREHEAD Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

forehead

noun

ˈfȯr-ˌhed

Definition of forehead next

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 Following his address Sunday, Leo stood atop the popemobile waving to crowd and kissing the foreheads of babies and young children as he was carried around Vatican City, with thousands of people cheering and waving flags from all over the world. —

Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026 On a late afternoon e-bike ride with friends in his Miramar neighborhood, 11-year-old Varren Lacoste hit a signpost straight-on and cracked open his forehead. —

Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026 Fully committing to the look, Grande's hair also featured a deep side part and soft baby bangs that barely grazed her forehead. —

Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026 Lit up by streetlight; silver around the forehead. —

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Noun

The Nevada County Planning Commission recently recommended that a development project in Cedar Ridge be put in front of the board of supervisors for a vote.

— Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
We were called in to be more inclusive, to be more compassionate, to be more attentive to the back of the house as much as the front of the house.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026