Synonyms of headline

headline

noun

ˈhed-ˌlīn 

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

• title
• caption
• heading
• banner
• header
• subtitle
• head
• rubric
• subhead
• subheading
• greeting
• streamer
• catchword
• salutation
• superscript
• superscription
• guide word
• running head

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of headline

Racist and homophobic comments over the years have made headlines — in the most extreme instance with Season 15, leading several houseguests to lose their jobs. — Matt Minton, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

When the July Jobs Report was released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the headlines were understandably dominated by the drop in overall nonfarm payroll employment. — Noah Yosif, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

But while Mariners players grab the headlines, Washington scores twice in the top of the 9th to win the game, 3-1. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

As for Haaland, whose long, pale-blonde hair nabbed countless headlines during the World Cup, buzzed it off and filmed the whole thing for YouTube. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026