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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
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Recent Examples of header
Pay special attention to your curtains' header (the top portion of the panel) when dusting and cleaning.
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Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
In the first half a header by JSerra’s Carter Biondolillo sailed only a couple of feet above the cross bar.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Senior Sebastian Valencia scored goals on a header on a cross by junior Mason Sanders and another on a curled solo shot from distance.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Laura Dern is basking in an awards season double header.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
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Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
In the first half a header by JSerra’s Carter Biondolillo sailed only a couple of feet above the cross bar.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Senior Sebastian Valencia scored goals on a header on a cross by junior Mason Sanders and another on a curled solo shot from distance.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Laura Dern is basking in an awards season double header.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for header
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Santa Clara, California — Mike Vrabel made his nnname in the NFL as a crunching outside linebacker, delivering punishment to opposing offenses and blowing up their plays on his way to winning multiple Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Starmer said that the government was working on legislation to remove the noble title, Lord Mandelson, that the ex-ambassador still holds.—
JILL LAWLESS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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This was confirmed with a photo released to celebrate the Prince of Wales’ birthday that featured the puppies and mentioned them in the caption.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
4 Feb. 2026
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Parts of this article, including its title and photo caption, were updated to reflect IonQ’s response to Fortune‘s queries, which was received after the article’s publication deadline.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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While forming a global network of thinkers, the IPS has developed over the past five years to critically examine the material, discursive, and aesthetic scope of everything that might fall under the heading of postnatural.—
Catherine Taft,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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Fernández needs 40% to win outright; nearly a third of voters remain undecided heading into election day.—
Javier Córdoba,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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What impact have those headlines actually had on the foundation’s work?—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mike Norris and Mike Mladenik will be the headlines, as well as regional experts who will share their expertise during seminars included with admission.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Header.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/header. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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