Definition of titlenext
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as in caption
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 a humorous illustration appears above the title of every chapter in the book

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as in championship
the position occupied by the one who comes in first in a competition won the singles title three years in a row

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title

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Recent Examples of title
Noun
Under the North Korean constitution promulgated in 1998, that title remains his indefinitely. Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026 Maya Annik Bedward’s debut feature, Black Zombie, has been one of the standout titles of the pre-fall festival circuit since its debut at SXSW in March. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
Earlier this year, the account published a video titled Governor of California SHOCKED as Wells Fargo LEAVES to Florida Taking 16 Billion. Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Jaafar, 30, will continue his acting career in an upcoming movie from Amazon MGM Studios titled Supermax with Will Smith and AnnaSophia Robb. Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for title
Recent Examples of Synonyms for title
Noun
  • Such is the same case for N3on, the digital moniker of 21-year-old Mikyle Rafiq.
    Corbin Bolies, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Beta has put in the legwork, sourcing enlightening testimony from figures including Maupin and Alice’s great-nephew Steven Ellison, better known by his producer-musician moniker, Flying Lotus.
    Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • That's because when the stakes are high, and the actors begin to cry, the serious tone begs to be subverted by a humorous caption.
    Owen Carry, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Seating in every space, step-free routes documented before anyone asks, quiet rooms, captions on, parking that works.
    Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Add onto that uncertainty about the rest of this year’s campaign and whether the season-ending team championship in Michigan will happen and the picture only gets murkier.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In an effort to help elevate Thoroughbred racing among the everyday sports fan, Churchill Downs and the New York Racing Association will launch a three-year-old championship series consisting of six races beginning in 2027.
    Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Men’s Senior Selection Committee (SSC) will name the six-man team (one alternate) at the conclusion of Saturday’s competition.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • If goals diverge, name the common aim, then suggest a simple route that honors both needs, and your upbeat spirit will make consensus easier.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Public-health officials coined a nonjudgmental nomenclature that persists to this day.
    Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • In professional nomenclature, these conditions are known as anxiety disorders.
    David H. Rosmarin, Time, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • The head coach has been unavailable after a serious car accident, the franchise quarterback has been sharp, injuries have dominated headlines and rookies are showing why they were drafted.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The House of Beautiful Business Eleven hundred people showed up in Athens this year for a party with no headline act, no product launch, and no obvious reason to sell out.
    Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Navalna told them that the Russian state had labelled her a terrorist.
    Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Lawn grasses, even those labeled for shade, are usually patchy and thin in shade.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In 2012, Holler launched Rubinski Works (based on Rubi, a nickname her dad gave her) as a graphic design and photography business, with a side gig selling her wares at small pop-ups.
    Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The film’s title refers to Ketty’s nickname in the Sicilian dialect.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026

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“Title.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/title. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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