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 The younger sister of Kate Middleton made headlines in the frock (still considered to be one of her most daring looks to date), which featured a low-cut V-neckline and pretty off-the-shoulder design. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 6 July 2026 Eustáquio made headlines with his late game-winner that finished South Africa’s tournament in the Round of 32 last Sunday in Inglewood. — Josh Gross, Daily News, 4 July 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, 5 July 2026 Cruises have hit the headlines for this year, from Hantavirus scares to a norovirus outbreak that authorities in Bordeaux to deny anyone disembarkation from an Ambassador Cruise Line ship in May. — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for headline

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The 18-year-old has already won three La Liga titles with FC Barcelona, a Spanish Cup, a Spanish Super Cup and a Euros championship in addition to being a Ballon d’Or runner-up.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
As Hart helped the Knicks defeat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs in five games to clinch an NBA title, New York had the support of Swift, who attended Game 4 at Madison Square Garden on June 10 with her pals, Este and Alana Haim.

— Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

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The photo was accompanied by a caption personally written by the princess.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 June 2026
With a simple red heart as her caption, Johansen posted pictures of herself in the red jacket — that has Haaland's name on the back — as well as photos of herself in the stands as Norway took on Senegal at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Monday, June 22.

— Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

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