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headline


2headline

verb

Definition of HEADLINE

transitive verb
1
: to provide with a headline
2
: to publicize highly
3
: to be engaged as a leading performer in (a show)
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Examples of HEADLINE

  1. The band is headlining the music festival.

First Known Use of HEADLINE

1891

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