pate

as in head
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth plopped a cap on his bald pate

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Recent Examples of pate The smooth pate consistency is appealing to many dogs and is easy to eat for puppies, seniors and dogs recovering from illness. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025 Expect classic Swiss mountain fare, including an array of sausages, sliced veal Zurich-style in a cream sauce with mushrooms, homemade pâtés, terrines pates, and beef tartare. Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025 Big smile, twinkling eyes, shiny pate — the father-son resemblance is clear straight away. Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025 Somehow, given enough time, the duo can turn an ancient technique like pate de verre into an opportunity to explore the neverending interplay between the mind and the world it is embedded in. Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pate
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Noun
  • There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.
    Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 19 July 2017
  • Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.
    David Hernandez, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 July 2017
Noun
  • The skull, last documented in 1997, is believed to remain in the vault, although its precise condition is not fully known.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
  • The 10-month-old baby was taken to a hospital with a skull fracture and retinal hemorrhages, which caused a brain bleed, KDKA reported.
    Mike Stunson, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • For a fun sweet-and-salty spin, swap the chow mein noddles for an equal amount of potato sticks.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
  • For a fun sweet-and-salty spin, swap the chow mein noddles for an equal amount of potato sticks.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • World Atlas recommends touring the bronze bell foundry, solar towers and concrete domes.
    Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
  • The United States has entered the peak of summer and a new heat dome — sealing in all that hot, humid air — is about to make millions of people feel every bit of it.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • The Boost: Turkey, tofu, beans, and eggs serve up a good dose of protein, iron, potassium, and magnesium; nuts and seeds add healthy fats.
    Katie Sullivan Morford, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
  • Pick options like beans, soy foods, nuts and seeds more often.
    Marygrace Taylor, Flow Space, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • Keep your noggin and bones in one piece Kids and adults play more in summer and try new activities, which can lead to head injuries or fractures.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • Keeping the noggin protected is a priority, and the Ambush 2 mountain bike helmet is up to the task.
    Will Porter, Outside Online, 25 June 2025

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“Pate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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