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header

noun

ˈhe-dər

Definition of header

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 why does each column have a header except the last one?

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Recent Examples of header Before Forsberg’s goal, Horvath made a kick save on a header from Sergio Reguilon, off a pass from Messi, in the 83rd minute. — Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026 In Mario Carbone’s The Grand Grill, a classic steakhouse dinner of steak and prawn cocktail awaited, with a carrot cake, key lime pie, and chocolate cake triple header for dessert. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 Baribo used his head to snag an assist on first-year defender Silvan Hefti's header in the fifth minute of stoppage time and DC United led 2-0 at halftime. — CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Lukas MacNaughton scored on a diving header in the seventh minute of first-half stoppage time and Roman Burki had five saves. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for header

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Santa Margarita’s domination in high school girls golf continued Monday, with the Eagles winning the Southern Section Division 1 team title by four strokes over Orange Lutheran at Los Serranos Golf Club in Chino Hills.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Additionally, Witt led Team USA to the 2026 World Baseball Classic title game.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

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The Mexican Navy had been after this patch for hours, monitoring its approach via satellite and tailing it with a drone to help establish a closer heading.

— David Shortell Cristopher Rogel Blanquet, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Hopkins stays red-hot in front of goal Haley Hopkins is red-hot heading into the playoffs.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

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Sheriff elections and quality-of-life issues While congressional and marquee statewide races dominate midterm headlines, down-ballot contests often play a far more direct role in shaping people's daily life.

— News Editor, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, our sweep of top headlines from the auto industry and car culture every day, curated by The Drive’s editorial team.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 Nov. 2026

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