as in titles
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 headlines
Plenty of people have written in Russian since the fall of the Soviet Union and reading their books is one of the best ways to see what has become of Russia in the 21st century, beyond the headlines.
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Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
After news of the Stratos data center made headlines, O’Leary went on the offensive, claiming the criticism of his project was the result of foreign interference.
—Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
This worsening health crisis for quartz-industry workers has made many more headlines than the business dispute over tariffs.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 17 May 2026
Ted Maher and the firey deaths in Monaco Sun-drenched, laid back Carlsbad, New Mexico, isn't the only place where this man made headlines.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 17 May 2026
In August 2018, Buzzy made headlines after his headphones, hat and bomber jacket were stolen.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
This topic has received growing attention across the Great Lakes region as boating accidents and fatalities continue to make headlines.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
The Pop Culture Quiz is your weekly test of what’s making headlines and breaking the Internet, from the Heartland to Hollywood.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Reports of fighting within the squad have dominated headlines, while speculation over the future of the managerial position continues to grow ahead of the summer.
—Dean Jones, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
After news of the Stratos data center made headlines, O’Leary went on the offensive, claiming the criticism of his project was the result of foreign interference.
—Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
This worsening health crisis for quartz-industry workers has made many more headlines than the business dispute over tariffs.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 17 May 2026
Ted Maher and the firey deaths in Monaco Sun-drenched, laid back Carlsbad, New Mexico, isn't the only place where this man made headlines.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 17 May 2026
In August 2018, Buzzy made headlines after his headphones, hat and bomber jacket were stolen.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
This topic has received growing attention across the Great Lakes region as boating accidents and fatalities continue to make headlines.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
The Pop Culture Quiz is your weekly test of what’s making headlines and breaking the Internet, from the Heartland to Hollywood.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Reports of fighting within the squad have dominated headlines, while speculation over the future of the managerial position continues to grow ahead of the summer.
—Dean Jones, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headlines
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Morton also led the Broncos to two different division titles and three playoff berths during his six seasons with the franchise.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Her writing appears in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Bon Appetit, and Food & Wine, among other titles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The inside of Perfect Scents, a South Plaza greeting card shop, contains dozens of photographs (both framed and unframed) with captions of owner Nancy Pell’s family.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
May 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Some Regal Cinemas now make Sony Entertainment Access Glasses available to customers wishing to utilize captions.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Will my boss prefer serif or sans serif headings in this pitch deck?—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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On a radio channel typically reserved for crisp, professional callouts about altitude, headings and runway assignments, the animal impressions stood out — to put it mildly.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Headlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headlines. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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