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
On Ash Wednesday, clergy often place ashes on the foreheads of worshipers, typically in the shape of a cross.
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Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
On days when the sand is blowing, some have goggles hanging from their necks or pushed up on their foreheads.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Syrians are no longer numbers on the foreheads of the murdered in Sidnaya prison.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
According to the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the practice of marking foreheads with ashes dates back to Roman Catholics in the 8th century.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 12 Jan. 2026
All the players have fine lines etched into their foreheads and firm memories of 9/11, if not the Bronco chase.
—Grace Perry, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
Assuming the Dragon Man skull belonged to a typical Denisovan individual, scientists said the ancient human would have had pronounced brow ridges, large teeth and lacked our high foreheads.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
After the wedding, the Goo Goo Dolls’ Instagram feed featured an iconic black and white photo of the couple dancing, their foreheads touching, with Rzeznik playing in the background.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2025
Supporters also lined up to touch their foreheads to the Aryatara's feet, a sign of respect in Hindu tradition, and offered her money and flowers.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
On days when the sand is blowing, some have goggles hanging from their necks or pushed up on their foreheads.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Syrians are no longer numbers on the foreheads of the murdered in Sidnaya prison.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
According to the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the practice of marking foreheads with ashes dates back to Roman Catholics in the 8th century.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 12 Jan. 2026
All the players have fine lines etched into their foreheads and firm memories of 9/11, if not the Bronco chase.
—Grace Perry, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
Assuming the Dragon Man skull belonged to a typical Denisovan individual, scientists said the ancient human would have had pronounced brow ridges, large teeth and lacked our high foreheads.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
After the wedding, the Goo Goo Dolls’ Instagram feed featured an iconic black and white photo of the couple dancing, their foreheads touching, with Rzeznik playing in the background.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2025
Supporters also lined up to touch their foreheads to the Aryatara's feet, a sign of respect in Hindu tradition, and offered her money and flowers.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreheads
Noun
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But this is a volume that builds and surprises on many fronts, the cacophony of love and discontent reifying into filigreed depictions of the familial ties that bind.—
Chloe Schama,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2026
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There will be a flood of stories on all fronts of the smartphone world, with the use of artificial intelligence likely one of the hottest topics alongside new phones being launched, previewed, or in the late stages of design.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Just a few blocks away, however, neighborhoods like Jalatlaco feel noticeably quieter, with residential streets, cobblestones, and colorful facades.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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For the first time, thanks to Kent, trees were planted next to the facades of buildings.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Foreheads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreheads. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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