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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
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Back in June, Naughton posted a bikini pic, and the caption reflected her growing confidence along her weight-loss journey.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
The various photos and GIFs have made Murphy's face a go-to for meme creators who will take say, a still of Murphy looking disappointed and attach it to a humerous caption.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Keep your language simple, avoid jargon and use captions, ASL interpreters and visual aids.
—Elle Chan, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Look at the images, turn the page, read the caption, and follow along.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Back in June, Naughton posted a bikini pic, and the caption reflected her growing confidence along her weight-loss journey.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
The various photos and GIFs have made Murphy's face a go-to for meme creators who will take say, a still of Murphy looking disappointed and attach it to a humerous caption.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Keep your language simple, avoid jargon and use captions, ASL interpreters and visual aids.
—Elle Chan, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caption
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Originally, Wang asked La to print out the Chinese translation of his vows and give it to their wedding coordinator, who would then give it to Wang's parents during the ceremony.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Before visiting, guests can download the KSC SmartGuide app, which also features video content with American Sign Language (ASL) translations.—
Mariette Williams,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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More Christian Petersen/Getty Images The Aces have won their third WNBA title in the last four years, behind another dominant season from the best women's basketball player in the world, A'ja Wilson.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Animation specialist label Gebeka Films acquired French distribution rights to the title, which will be released in the country next year.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Some governments want to stamp them out in real life too.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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There was Lee Marvin’s Point Blank, and he was indelibly stamped in that 1967 production.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hollywood legend Diane Keaton has died at the age of 79 in California.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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While other Halloween towns like Salem, Massachusetts, and Sleepy Hollow, New York, lean on centuries of legends, Conway’s young legacy is powered almost entirely by community spirit.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Ending the war will offer the Israeli leader relief from daily headlines of IDF casualties, strained reservist forces, increasing international isolation and severe economic damage – heavy burdens for electoral campaigns.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, that fired up gossip, speculation and headlines.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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During that era, young people fought for territory, and one of their rebellious acts was to tag the walls of the city with the verses of cumbia songs.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
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But Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy handled it and made a perfect throw to shortstop Mookie Betts, who covered third to tag the runner out and ruin a potential momentum-changing play for the Phillies.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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The new compass heading is clear, out with theChiarellis, the McKenzies, and the Milleys.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Oct. 2025
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This acknowledged the error, diffused the awkwardness and reoriented the conversation onto a positive heading.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Caption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caption. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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