VENTRAL Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

ventral

adjective

Definition of ventral

as in anterior

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Recent Examples of ventral The initially soft capsule is further processed in a specialized structure called the ventral pedal gland near the muscular foot of the whelk, which cross-links the capsule proteins and hardens the structure before it is laid. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 2026 The first, a circle where the hemispheres meet, is the ventral striatum. — Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026 The brain’s dorsal attention network and ventral attention network are activated next. — Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026 The electrodes went into the primary motor cortex, the ventral premotor cortex, the primary somatosensory cortex, and the cingulate motor cortex. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ventral

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Close-Grip Bench Press The close-grip bench press strengthens the triceps while also engaging the chest and anterior shoulders.

— Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 19 Aug. 2026
Biadasz is out indefinitely after sustaining damage to his anterior cruciate liagement and additional injuries to his left knee, according to multiple reports Wednesday.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of anterior

Adjective

The disorder causes damage to the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, affecting behavior, personality, and language.

— Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
Another, Undine kommt (Undine Comes), 2025, has its head in profile with a frontal eye, evoking the conventions of ancient Egyptian art and prehistoric female figurines, motifs that permeate Stötzer’s drawings, writings, and costumes.

— Elisa R. Linn, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of frontal

Adjective

Plans filed with the Landmarks Preservation Commission show a front facade that will remain largely intact, minus the retail space and fire escapes.

— Kim Velsey, Curbed, 8 Sep. 2026
Rather than pivot away from the high-pressing, front-foot football of Howe, Wilson tasked those involved in the identification of head coaches to double down upon those principles.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of front

Adjective

Looking back over the history of African Americans, many of our fore parents died for the simple pleasure of learning to read.

— Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 21 May 2026
The eight-year Iran–Iraq War, which began in 1980, brought to the fore fears of Iran’s influence across the region.

— Firmesk Rahim, The Conversation, 4 May 2026

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