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
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Recent Examples of headline
Wealth beyond the numbers Despite the headlines, most Americans already report feeling wealthy in the areas that matter most.
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Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Anecdotal reports about scores of young men flocking to church or joining religious communities like Eastern Orthodoxy seem to grab headlines.
—Ryan Burge, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Both openings made local news headlines as thousands queued for hours in a bid to get regional exclusives and rare Labubu drops.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
While headlines may paint a grim picture of Memphis, the only thing smoking inside the Rendezvous is the barbecue pit, Vergos indicated.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Anecdotal reports about scores of young men flocking to church or joining religious communities like Eastern Orthodoxy seem to grab headlines.
—Ryan Burge, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Both openings made local news headlines as thousands queued for hours in a bid to get regional exclusives and rare Labubu drops.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
While headlines may paint a grim picture of Memphis, the only thing smoking inside the Rendezvous is the barbecue pit, Vergos indicated.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headline
Noun
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Customers may purchase or rent a selection of media titles from Prime Video without having an Amazon Prime or Prime Video account.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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And Women's 100-Meter Hurdles Remain Unpredictable Coming off another world indoor title, Olympic champion, and second fastest man of all-time, Grant Holloway is in position to become the first man to win four world outdoor championship titles in a row.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the video’s caption, Gaga teased that there was more than just a fun dance still to come.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
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Highlighting the people behind the machines—through short video clips, quick interviews, or even photos with captions—helps put a human face on your company and gives younger workers a glimpse at your authentic workplace culture.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Attached to the appeal letter were nearly 200 pages of records organized by headings and numbers.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The exception would be California poppy which, in my backyard at least, has kept blooming despite no dead heading, as faded flowers have been granted the freedom to turn into seed capsules.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Headline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headline. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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