1
: a prefixed note of comment or explanation
2
: a note prefixed to the report of a decided legal case
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Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Julia Levy; the headnote was written by Kimberly Holland.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Giovanna Vazquez; the headnote was written by Kimberly Holland.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 July 2025
Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Craig Ruff; the headnote was written by Kimberly Holland.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Amanda Holstein; the headnote was written by Alana Al-Hatlani.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Craig Ruff; the headnote was written by Josh Miller.
Directions
Place rosé wine, strawberries in syrup, and vodka in a large bowl, baking dish, or a 1-gallon ziplock freezer bag.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Nicole Hopper; the headnote was written by Alana Al-Hatlani.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Melissa Gray; the headnote was written by Josh Miller.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 2 June 2025
Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Nicole Hopper; the headnote was written by Kimberly Holland.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Giovanna Vazquez; the headnote was written by Kimberly Holland.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 July 2025
Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Craig Ruff; the headnote was written by Kimberly Holland.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Amanda Holstein; the headnote was written by Alana Al-Hatlani.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Craig Ruff; the headnote was written by Josh Miller.
Directions
Place rosé wine, strawberries in syrup, and vodka in a large bowl, baking dish, or a 1-gallon ziplock freezer bag.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Nicole Hopper; the headnote was written by Alana Al-Hatlani.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Melissa Gray; the headnote was written by Josh Miller.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 2 June 2025
Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Nicole Hopper; the headnote was written by Kimberly Holland.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
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“Headnote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headnote. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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headnote
noun
head·note
ˈhed-ˌnōt 
: a summary prefixed to the report of a decided legal case stating the principles or rulings of the decision and usually the main facts of the case
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