as in fronts
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 foreheads
Diamond face shapes, similar to their oval counterparts, have narrower foreheads and chins, with the widest point of their faces being at the cheekbones.
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Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
The two brought some soulful rumination on catered snacks and beautiful women with big foreheads.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Researchers drilled holes in patients’ foreheads about two decades ago as part of a sham procedure to study whether fetal tissue transplants are effective for Parkinson’s disease.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
In contrast, many of today's female contestants have Botox-smooth foreheads, clear, dewy skin, dramatic brows and lashes, and sparkling white smiles.
—Erika W. Smith, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
According to the 2008 study, taller people generally prefer those with slightly larger foreheads and smaller chins, while shorter people generally prefer larger chins and smaller foreheads.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
On Ash Wednesday, ministers place ashes on the foreheads of participants in the shape of a cross.
—Staff Photographer, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
Nearly 500 Angelenos at the Mass received the smudge of a cross on their foreheads, made from the ashes of the palms burned on Palm Sunday, a symbol of repentance for one’s sins.
—Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
The holiday is a day of public Catholicism as participants who attend service receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
The two brought some soulful rumination on catered snacks and beautiful women with big foreheads.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Researchers drilled holes in patients’ foreheads about two decades ago as part of a sham procedure to study whether fetal tissue transplants are effective for Parkinson’s disease.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
In contrast, many of today's female contestants have Botox-smooth foreheads, clear, dewy skin, dramatic brows and lashes, and sparkling white smiles.
—Erika W. Smith, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
According to the 2008 study, taller people generally prefer those with slightly larger foreheads and smaller chins, while shorter people generally prefer larger chins and smaller foreheads.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
On Ash Wednesday, ministers place ashes on the foreheads of participants in the shape of a cross.
—Staff Photographer, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
Nearly 500 Angelenos at the Mass received the smudge of a cross on their foreheads, made from the ashes of the palms burned on Palm Sunday, a symbol of repentance for one’s sins.
—Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
The holiday is a day of public Catholicism as participants who attend service receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreheads
Noun
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But with war raging on multiple fronts and no end in sight, Israel's enemies in Iran and Lebanon may help make that decision for him.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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As fighting continues across multiple fronts in the region, the human toll of the conflict continues to rise, with Iran and Lebanon marking mass casualties and displacement.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Via Mormino Penna is one of Sicily’s most theatrical streetscapes, lined with facades adorned with apotropaic masks, grotesque faces meant to ward off evil.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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Gary Broadway Main Street’s next steps include working with existing businesses to help update facades, Robinson said, and the organization has available funding for those businesses.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Foreheads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreheads. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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