FRONTAL Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

frontal

adjective

Definition of frontal

as in front

being at or in the forward part or surface of something most cars have the engine in the frontal part

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Recent Examples of frontal Direct inhibitory currents appeared in a third of cells two millimeters out, and stimulating the visual cortex had measurable effects as far as frontal motor areas. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026 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 The amount of rain the region gets Friday will depend on whether the frontal boundary stalls during the second half of the day, forecasters say. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frontal

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With some formal firefighter training and background checks, volunteers commit to following fire officials’ orders, helping residents evacuate and putting out spot fires, while leaving the ferocious front-line flames to the professionals.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
But as the wide open Marsh sprinted toward the front corner of the end zone for the catch, his left foot came down on the white paint.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

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Approximately four months after starting the medication, Engel was diagnosed with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION).

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
According to the Cleveland Clinic, an anterior mediastinum hematoma is the collection of clotted blood pooling in the front part of the chest cavity.

— Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 12 Oct. 2026

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front burner

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