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 For adults 65 and up, Mayo Clinic advises an ear or oral thermometer and says forehead models should be avoided. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026 Electrodes closer to the forehead stimulate a brain region called the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, associated with mood regulation (for example, calming anxiety). — IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026 The victim eventually shared the combination for the safe at his home in Delaware, which Maniscalco then wrote in black marker across the man's forehead, according to the sheriff's office. — CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026 Schergen tried to force it into his mouth, accidentally striking his forehead in the process, according to the affidavit. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forehead

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Noun

Penn State got good news on the injury front for its wide receiver room, and the Nittany Lions made the most of it early before holding on late for a 28-25 win over Washington at Husky Stadium on Saturday.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Stewart had worn a white sweater with Olympic rings on the front in the episode to match with Melvin, who had dressed up like Olympics superfan and ambassador Snoop Dogg.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of front

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Three years after his dad’s death, Dane continued to put on a facade — especially when finding out what really happened to his father.

— Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2026
The 14,000-square-foot Dutch Colonial was built in 1928 and has a limestone façade that matches the State Capitol building two blocks away.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026