Thesaurus results for HEADLINE

headline

noun

ˈhed-ˌlīn

Definition of headline

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 Intismeran Autogene, a vaccine that treats melanoma, a deadly type of skin cancer, has made headlines worldwide. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 The Olney House case has taken headlines since June as local news sources keep up with police to piece together a picture — missing women, hard drives of digital evidence, fake IDs and mysterious chemicals. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Coming into the fight, the headlines were all about Itauma, the 21-year-old Brit with a chance to make history by becoming the youngest heavyweight to win a world title since Mike Tyson did so at age 20 in 1986. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026 The slow chimes of Big Ben sounded, and then the newsreader’s solemn voice with the headlines. — Helen Simpson, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for headline

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Its closest showing came in 2024 with Pat Boonnitipat’s How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, which became the first Thai submission ever to reach the 15-title shortlist.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
The studio has released seven titles that have won 10 Emmy Awards and two Annie Awards, with voice talent including Glenn Close, Jennifer Hudson, Ethan Hawke, John Legend, Lupita Nyong’o, Daisy Ridley and Oprah Winfrey.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of title

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Klitschko concluded the caption, which accompanied a radiant photo of Panettiere, with another birthday send-off to the late actress.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
The caption for Kolder’s video appears to contain what looks like an affiliate link, offering a 30 percent discount on an annual Higgsfield subscription.

— Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of caption

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More than just a trend prediction for the upcoming year, Kratz says Grounded is a broader indicator of where Behr sees color heading—toward more warmth and depth.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026
York, after all, is the guy in charge of making the most important hires and setting the organization’s heading.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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