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as in translation
an explanation or description accompanying a pictorial illustration
for the school yearbook, funny captions were written for snapshots showing a typical day at school
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as in title
a word or series of words often in larger letters placed at the beginning of a passage or at the top of a page in order to introduce or categorize
the textbook features cleverly worded captions to capture the reader's attention
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Recent Examples of caption
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
This disconnect between that photograph and the caption is representative of the way African American contributions have been written out of the story of this immensely popular book.
—Adrian Miller, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Others, meanwhile, attributed the caption to the couple's dark humor.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
In the caption, Hurley revealed that was her secret for good bikini photos — stretching.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
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Hudson wrote in a caption alongside several videos capturing the special moments.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
This disconnect between that photograph and the caption is representative of the way African American contributions have been written out of the story of this immensely popular book.
—Adrian Miller, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Others, meanwhile, attributed the caption to the couple's dark humor.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
In the caption, Hurley revealed that was her secret for good bikini photos — stretching.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caption
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According to a translation by the Associated Press and CNN, the baseball player asked the press not to reach out to his family and friends for more information about his wife.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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That means integrating models into full workflows—editing, guardrails, translation, versioning, collaboration, distribution, and analytics.—
Victor Riparbelli,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers are looking to become baseball's first back-to-back champions in a quarter-century, as the Blue Jays hope to win their first World Series title since 1993.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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After his 21 goals had helped steer John Mousinho’s side to the League One title the previous season, Bishop reported for pre-season in high spirits and in peak physical shape ahead of his first campaign in the Championship.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Arriaga’s version simultaneously pays graceful homage to Fender’s original, while, like the rest of the songs on the album, Arriaga stamps every lyric and message with his unique artistry and warm, welcoming vocal tone.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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The burger consists of two steakburger patties, American cheese, pickles, onions and ketchup on a bun stamped with the Bitcoin symbol.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Heart of the Ocean may be fictional, but its legend feels real—modeled loosely on the Hope Diamond.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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That’s football, even legends come and go.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That's all the headlines for today.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Kross and Scarlett made headlines after their departures from WWE in August, following the expiration of their contracts.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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This includes people tagging you, reordering and telling their friends.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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The band also shared photos on Instagram after the concert, tagging Apple in the post.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ross Chastain, Tyler Reddick, Bubba Wallace, and Austin Cindric, who found themselves below the cutline before the race, won't be advancing further.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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At that point the club was six games above the playoff cutline and had just polished off an 11-7 win at Fenway Park over the Cleveland Guardians, who were a game below .500 and by all accounts were out of the hunt.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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Dulgarian was the heavy favorite heading into UFC Fight Night 263 over the weekend but stunningly lost in the first round by submission.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Gabriel took over for Joe Flacco — who was subsequently traded — as the starter heading into Week 5.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Caption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caption. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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