Synonyms for

Headlines

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

Definition

The word 'headlines' means the titles of news articles or stories that appear at the top of a newspaper or on a news website.

Synonyms & similar words

headline newspaperheadline news announcement report account broadcast story feature article column editorial commentary opinion viewpoint perspective angle slant

Synonyms by register

Formal

headings titles captions mastheads

Informal

big stories main points the scoop the gist

Literary

proclamations declarations heralds

Antonyms

details subtleties nuances background elaboration specifics

Common collocations

  • major headlines
  • breaking headlines
  • front-page headlines
  • catchy headlines
  • sensational headlines
  • read the headlines
  • scan the headlines
  • write headlines

Word family

noun headline
verb headline

Usage note

Headlines are typically used in journalism to summarize the main point of an article. The verb 'to headline' means to be the main attraction or feature.

Example sentences

  1. The headlines on the news website were all about the election.
  2. I always read the headlines before I read the rest of the article.
  3. The headline read 'Breaking News: Earthquake Hits City'.
  4. The headline of the magazine caught my eye.
  5. The newspaper headlines were all bad news today.

Quotes

  • A good newspaper is a nation talking to itself. - Arthur Miller
  • News is what somebody somewhere wants to suppress; all the rest is advertising. - Lord Northcliffe
  • The purpose of journalism is to afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted. - Finley Peter Dunne

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