Synonyms for

Headline

Verb / ˈheˌdlaɪn / Another word for headline — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a heading at the top of an article or page in a newspaper or magazine

Synonyms & similar words

newspaperheadline title heading caption banner masthead rubric byline dateline leader streamer deck label inscription legend subtitle supertitle overline

Synonyms by register

Formal

title heading caption masthead

Informal

blurb hook lead title

Literary

banner prologue epigraph

Antonyms

detail body text subheading caption footnote

Common collocations

  • catchy headline
  • major headline
  • front-page headline
  • newspaper headline
  • news headline
  • write a headline
  • read the headline
  • bold headline

Word family

noun headline
verb headline

Usage note

A headline is typically the title of an article or story, especially in a newspaper. The verb form means to be the main attraction or performer.

Example sentences

  1. The headline of the news was shocking.
  2. I always read the headlines before reading the article.
  3. The headline of the newspaper caught my attention.
  4. The headline was in big bold letters.
  5. The headline made me want to read more.

Quotes

  • A headline is the one brief statement that summarizes the whole article.
  • A headline is the 'ticket on the meat.' Use it to flag down readers who are prospects for the kind of product you are advertising.
  • In journalism, there has always been a tension between getting it first and getting it right. In the rush to get it first, mistakes are made. And when mistakes are made in the world of journalism, they're amplified.

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