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
As of recent, the singer has been in the headlines for her engagement to musician Maxx Morando.
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Elle Meier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Long known for its mix of glamour, wild energy, and headline-making moments, the Globes will see this year's ceremony hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
Key watch items beyond the headline numbers will be net inflows and fee growth.
—Zev Fima,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
After making headlines in a skin-baring Versace gown at the 2000 Grammy Awards, the Kiss of the Spider Woman star and producer opted for another plunging neckline in 2009, donning a goddess-worthy golden Marchesa stunner.
—Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
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Deliver Me from Nowhere, based on the non-fiction book of the same title by author Warren Zanes.—
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Purdy, rendered ineffective by a torn ligament in his right elbow on the opening drive against the Eagles in a disastrous NFC title game loss three seasons ago, completed all three passes for 74 yards and capped the drive with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Demarcus Robinson.—
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Nichole did not name her alleged abuser in the caption.—
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The Song Sung Blue actress took to Instagram to share some throwback photos of her mini-me along with a heartwarming caption to commemorate the big day.—
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Sportswear is hitting the stores now, with intimates and sleepwear heading toward brick-and-mortar in March; all styles will continually drop online.—
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The Friends alum, 59, was seen hand-in-hand heading to a New York City dinner date alongside Jolkovsky.—
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“Headline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headline. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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