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
The similarly unofficial Willy Wonka experience in Glasgow, Scotland, made headlines in March 2024.
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 May 2025
Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines from Apple, including a critical iPhone 17 upgrade, disrupting Apple’s iPhone schedule, WWDC’s three big themes, refreshing the Apple Watch line, Safari’s AI answer to Google, and Pride Month products arrive.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Auto thefts and business break-ins have consistently been in the headlines over the last year.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2025
The headlines are very un-Belichick-like, who has always been known for his no-distraction demeanor.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 May 2025
Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines from Apple, including a critical iPhone 17 upgrade, disrupting Apple’s iPhone schedule, WWDC’s three big themes, refreshing the Apple Watch line, Safari’s AI answer to Google, and Pride Month products arrive.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Auto thefts and business break-ins have consistently been in the headlines over the last year.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2025
The headlines are very un-Belichick-like, who has always been known for his no-distraction demeanor.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headline
Noun
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But, just like the last time the Dodgers tried to defend a World Series title, the National League West isn’t presenting the easiest of paths.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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As Buxton’s title all too neatly informs us, this gorgeous house by the woods sits in front of a sharp turn.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The 26-year-old used the caption to share a more serious response.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
8 May 2025
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Later in the caption, Lynskey shared more about her daughter's drawing.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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Florida led the series 2-0 heading into Game 3, but the Lightning managed a big road victory to avoid falling behind 3-0.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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How does the franchise use the long-term lockup of Guerrero’s heading forward?—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Headline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headline. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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