front-page

1 of 2

adjective

ˈfrənt-ˈpāj 

: printed on the front page of a newspaper

also : very newsworthy

front-page

2 of 2

verb

front-paged; front-paging; front-pages

transitive verb

: to print or report on the front page of a newspaper

Examples of front-page in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Throughout the diary, Fauci took note of the numerous front-page stories and television profiles that made him into a household name during the pandemic. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 28 July 2026

And in a proud sports town where big basketball transactions have been front-page news, here are some of the 76ers’ biggest deals in their storied history. — Rob Peterson, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Verb

Since 2021, Christen has been photographed for every annual issue, landing her first front-page spot in 2026 as one of six cover stars for the February digital issue. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

In short, as scrutiny and criticism ramped up, officers got spooked about making a mistake and becoming front-page news. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1917, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1908, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for front-page

• assuage
• backstage
• bocage
• downstage
• engage
• enrage
• leafage
• messuage
• offstage
• onstage
• outrage
• pelage