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
I usually just glance at the headlines in the morning paper before dashing off to work
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of headline
The divorce made headlines in early January, after Desmond opened up about his split from Kristy online.
—
Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Shortly after Daniel Craig hung up the tuxedo in 2021, there were headlines that Idris Elba was circling the part.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Short, dense, and quick, TDS gathers the latest automotive headlines from around the globe and brings them to one page.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 15 Jan. 2026
How Artificial Sweeteners May Affect the Brain In 2025, a study published in Neurology generated lots of scary headlines.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for headline
Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Shortly after Daniel Craig hung up the tuxedo in 2021, there were headlines that Idris Elba was circling the part.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Short, dense, and quick, TDS gathers the latest automotive headlines from around the globe and brings them to one page.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 15 Jan. 2026
How Artificial Sweeteners May Affect the Brain In 2025, a study published in Neurology generated lots of scary headlines.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for headline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headline
Noun
-
Head coach Jeremiah Behrendsen CBS Behrendsen credits the title to a team built on belief, discipline and an unshakable culture.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
-
Dickson and 2023 Boise Open champion Chan Kim are the only players in Korn Ferry Tour history to win without making a bogey, Dickson won his third title on the tour in his 100th start.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Lohan wrote in the caption of an accompanying Instagram post.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
-
Kardashian wrote in her caption.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Marissa Payne Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, said Republicans need to stay unified heading into a competitive 2026 midterm election cycle.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
12 Jan. 2026
-
Sportswear is hitting the stores now, with intimates and sleepwear heading toward brick-and-mortar in March; all styles will continually drop online.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Headline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headline. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
