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as in translation
an explanation or description accompanying a pictorial illustration
for the school yearbook, funny captions were written for snapshots showing a typical day at school
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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
the textbook features cleverly worded captions to capture the reader's attention
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Recent Examples of caption
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
There is no caption and no indication of when or where the photos were taken.
—Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Translated captions are available in 50 languages, removing the language barrier.
—Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
According to the captions of the post, which was cross-posted with the Industrial Workers of the World’s San Francisco Bay Area account, 27 of 283 Peet’s Coffee locations are slated to close.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for caption
Noun
Snoop shared a photo of himself with Cori as well as his sons, Corde, 31, and Cordell, 28, with simply the heart and prayer hands emoji as the caption.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
There is no caption and no indication of when or where the photos were taken.
—Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Translated captions are available in 50 languages, removing the language barrier.
—Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
According to the captions of the post, which was cross-posted with the Industrial Workers of the World’s San Francisco Bay Area account, 27 of 283 Peet’s Coffee locations are slated to close.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caption
Noun
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The following story features Spanish and English translations.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Truthfully, attendees were buzzing before the panels even began, thanks to a swanky breakfast that welcomed guests with a set of new Airpods Pro to experience the latest iteration of the wireless headphones’ live translation technology.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
Verb
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That record ended up winning Best Rap Song at the 2026 Grammys, so, yeah, that moment is stamped forever.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
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The jacket is foil-stamped and numbered.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS BOLD PREDICTION – Cowboys legend makes stunning Super Bowl guarantee after dinner with coach.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The opportunity wasn’t lost on Shula, the rock-solid legend who sat afterward at his locker, openly crying, in a manner that stunned Dolphins personnel.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 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
Verb
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Camacho said about four to five families were displaced after inspectors red-tagged the building and marked it for demolition.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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While there’s no official brand partnership at the moment, viewers have continued tagging the beverage giant in hopes the wholesome clip might catch the company’s eye.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Defending champion Harris English (68, North) and Brooks Koepka (68, North) both finished on the cutline with a two-day total of 141.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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After three bowl-eligible teams opted not to participate in postseason games, the event turned to 5-7 schools — those just across the usual cutline.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
14 Dec. 2025
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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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“Caption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caption. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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