superscription

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  1. superscript
  2. salutation
  3. greeting
  4. subtitle
  5. subhead
Noun
  • What is the meaning of the superscript numbers next to some dates in this column, particularly in 1861?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
  • The ads appear as a tiny blue superscript text next to a word in search, similar to the format used for citations.
    — Julia Malleck, Quartz, 30 Mar. 2023
Definition of superscript
Noun
  • Getting on your mat — at a CorePower outpost near you or from the comforts of home sweet home — and flowing through those sun salutations has never been more rewarding.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
  • That data appeared tied to Holland America's Mariner Society loyalty program and included names, dates of birth, email addresses, genders, geographic locations, salutations and loyalty program details.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2026
Definition of salutation
Noun
  • Foreign ministry statements have focused on diplomatic meetings and greetings.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Matthew McConaughey's greeting with Pope Leo XIV in Italy earlier this month has sparked political ambitions for the actor.
    — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of greeting
Noun
  • The subtitle of the newest Spider-Man movie, Brand New Day, implies a grand reset.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • The director also explains the meaning of the subtitle of her film, Saved by the Beauty of the World, derived from words spoken by the poet.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 July 2026
Definition of subtitle
Noun
  • Topics cover a gamut of outdoor activities and topics under the generic subheads of fishing, hunting, nature, outdoors, etc.
    — Andrew Weeks, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Where male winners for the paper saw their names rendered in the subhead of an article announcing the year’s Pulitzers, McCormick’s was not, nor did the article mention her prize until the story’s fifth paragraph.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Definition of subhead
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“Superscription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superscription. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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