1
: the part of the face above the eyes
2
: the front or forepart of something
flames in the forehead of the morning sky—
John Milton
John Milton
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the forehead of the ancient temple features a frieze of dramatically posed figures
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The statue shows Kobe Bryant kissing his daughter on the forehead.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
When the brain is running normally, it’s centered at the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain just above the forehead that’s responsible for complex behaviors, emotions, and thoughts.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
Oily skin may also have large pores and feel slick or greasy, especially in the T-zone (forehead and nose).
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
The procedure continued with the surgeon sharing each step out loud and the reality star zooming in to show close-up shots of his forehead.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
When the brain is running normally, it’s centered at the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain just above the forehead that’s responsible for complex behaviors, emotions, and thoughts.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
Oily skin may also have large pores and feel slick or greasy, especially in the T-zone (forehead and nose).
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
The procedure continued with the surgeon sharing each step out loud and the reality star zooming in to show close-up shots of his forehead.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Forehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forehead. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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forehead
noun
fore·head
ˈfȯr-əd 
ˈfär-; ˈfō(ə)r-ˌhed
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ˈfär-; ˈfō(ə)r-ˌhed
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: the part of the face above the eyes
called also brow, frons
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