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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
Following her debut on the professional circuit in 2019, Zheng made headlines by beating a top-10 player in the fourth round of the French Open in 2022.
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
The nearly-complete family photo is a rare one for Stewart and his big brood, who made headlines in June 2024 for posing together at son Liam's wedding.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The topic of housing transgender inmates in female-only prisons has prompted lawsuits and jarring news headlines across the country.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
With voting open for the next five days, every twist, turn, and headline in the awards race will be magnified in what’s shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable seasons in recent memory.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
The nearly-complete family photo is a rare one for Stewart and his big brood, who made headlines in June 2024 for posing together at son Liam's wedding.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The topic of housing transgender inmates in female-only prisons has prompted lawsuits and jarring news headlines across the country.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
With voting open for the next five days, every twist, turn, and headline in the awards race will be magnified in what’s shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable seasons in recent memory.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headline
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But the former star player and Hall of Fame coach reportedly earned about $300,000 in royalties off of the Chicago Bulls’ two three-peat title runs from 1991-93 and 1996-98.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2025
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Flat Girls marks the first film release for GDH in 2025, with other upcoming titles like Project Red (starring Billkin) and Beauty and the Beat set for release this year.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2025
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Kotb let the photo speak for itself, not writing out a caption.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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While translations require an internet connection, the glasses can generate captions even when your phone is offline.—
Will Greenwald,
PCMAG,
8 Jan. 2025
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After scoring 10 goals on the junior varsity a year ago, the right-wing striker has two this season with three assists on a varsity team that started the week 6-5-1 heading into Valley League play.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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Shortly after, the organization also let go of general manager Joe Douglas following a dismal 3-8 record heading into their bye week.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Headline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headline. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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