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
Many Catholics will attend a mass where the priests will smudge ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 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
On the tarmac, the lovers crouch, pressing their foreheads together, as if knowledgeable about their impending end.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, where Christians often receive ashes on their foreheads.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 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, 11 Feb. 2026
During Mass on Ash Wednesday, Catholic priests draw crosses of ashes on parishioners' foreheads.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 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
On the tarmac, the lovers crouch, pressing their foreheads together, as if knowledgeable about their impending end.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, where Christians often receive ashes on their foreheads.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 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, 11 Feb. 2026
During Mass on Ash Wednesday, Catholic priests draw crosses of ashes on parishioners' foreheads.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreheads
Noun
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Earlier in Saturday’s talk, Walton suggested there was a new energy bubbling in the indie film sector on a number of fronts.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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For Altuve, who is expected to open this season as Houston’s primary second baseman again, last year proved unusual on multiple fronts.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
14 Feb. 2026
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According to a draft document on preserving the building Wednesday, among the suggestions are much of the main building’s facades, including historic concrete, windows, doors and structural elements, which would be protected and could not be painted, altered or covered.—
Everton Bailey Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Now, the spot has undergone a careful restoration of its facades just steps from Como’s city center.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Foreheads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreheads. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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