Synonyms of headlines

headlines

noun

plural of headline

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• titles
• captions
• headings
• heads
• banners
• headers
• subtitles
• rubrics
• catchwords
• streamers
• greetings
• subheads
• subheadings
• salutations
• guide words
• superscripts
• running heads
• superscriptions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of headlines

At the University of Georgia, football often dominates the headlines. — Sarah Spencer, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The case spawned international headlines, podcasts, books and documentaries. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

In early January, Telfair made headlines after abruptly laying off roughly 15 percent of its staff. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Another question that has arisen as Walter’s financial troubles have garnered headlines is whether MLB would conduct its own investigation into Dodgers ownership or pressure the billionaire and his partners to sell the team. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Overall, the main headlines for fall weather are that the very strong El Niño will bring rain relief to the southern tier of the nation while wildfires continue to burn into early fall in the Northwest, Pastelok said. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Critics might dismiss this evidence and instead point to recent headlines, which focused on the six-point decline in this year’s state ELA scores. — Evan Stone, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

The Protect Progress political action committee is facing accusations of using fake Miami Herald headlines in mailers and television advertisements targeting Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

This week has been dominated by headlines about Paramount‘s threat to leave California, by unions and other officials urging a settlement and by Capitol Hill Democrats warning of investigations. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026