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
One of the men smeared our foreheads with sandalwood paste, vermilion, and rice.
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Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
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
Case filings list several instances in which clergy went to Whipple to minister to detainees but were refused access, including on Ash Wednesday, a solemn day in many Christian traditions in which clergy place ashes on worshippers' foreheads in the sign of the cross.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Diamond face shapes, similar to their oval counterparts, have narrower foreheads and chins, with the widest point of their faces being at the cheekbones.
—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
Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
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
Case filings list several instances in which clergy went to Whipple to minister to detainees but were refused access, including on Ash Wednesday, a solemn day in many Christian traditions in which clergy place ashes on worshippers' foreheads in the sign of the cross.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Diamond face shapes, similar to their oval counterparts, have narrower foreheads and chins, with the widest point of their faces being at the cheekbones.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreheads
Noun
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This Wild season is disappointing on several fronts, but the most disappointing is the team wasting such an incredible season from Kirill Kaprizov.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Americans are facing a health care affordability crunch on multiple fronts.—
Deidre Popovich,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Webbing from grand facades were narrow streets where cats sunned in doorways and artisans claimed corners for their craft, unfolding a space of inclusive second chances.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Completed around 1570 in northern Italy, the Villa Rotonda features symmetrical facades and harmonious proportions that have been equated with Renaissance humanism and rationalism.—
Kevin D. Murphy,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Foreheads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreheads. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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