FOREHEAD Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

forehead

noun

ˈfȯr-ˌhed

Definition of forehead

as in front

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 forehead But police noted that Miller was shot in the forehead, and the ski mask was found on the floor of Randolph’s garage clean of any blood or bullet holes. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026 Tallulah Willis shared a rare new photo with her father on Instagram on Monday, showing her kissing the actor on the forehead while gently holding his head. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 The single strand of hair that droops down on his forehead, almost reminiscent of Christopher Reeve’s Superman. — Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2026 Her signature micro braids were scooped up into a half-up, half-down style with free-flowing tendrils curling around her forehead and cheekbones. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forehead

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Noun

Stamos and Christian Love helped Mike to his feet, and then, on either side of him, held his arms aloft in the air in a triumphant pose, until the curtains closed in front of them.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Jones has become known for hosting some of the biggest names in Southern art, including Tara Stallworth Lee, Daniel José Carr, Renee Hanan Plata, and William Dooley, at Room 412, his tiny gallery space at the front of his apartment.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of front

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The story centers on a transfer student’s enigmatic bond with a teacher, as a string of unexplained, supernatural incidents cracks the school’s polished facade.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
As Ray goes down the rabbit hole, the shiny facade of Metropia and Megamax (which is, notably and obviously evil from the start) begin to crumble.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2026