headline
1 of 3noun
head·line ˈhed-ˌlīn 
1
: words set at the head of a passage or page to introduce or categorize
2
a
: a head of a newspaper story or article usually printed in large type and giving the gist of the story or article that follows
b
headlines plural : front-page news
the scandal made headlines
headline
2 of 3verb
headlined; headlining; headlines
transitive verb
1
: to provide with a headline
2
: to publicize highly
3
: to be engaged as a leading performer in (a show)
headline
3 of 3adjective
: deserving mention in a headline : very noteworthy
the headline abduction of a diplomat
Synonyms
Noun
- caption
- head
- header
- heading
- rubric
- title
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Example Sentences
Noun The story of his arrest appeared beneath the headline “Caught!”. She only had time to scan the headlines before she had to rush out the door. Surprising developments have kept the murder investigation in the headlines for several weeks. She has grabbed the headlines by making public accusations of corruption within the government. Verb The band is headlining the music festival.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2022 An earlier version of this article misspelled the investor’s name in the headline as Andressen Horowitz. Angus Loten, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 On July 1, a headline of the Seattle Mariners leading the American League wild card chase was unimaginable. Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 The inflation headline of the day was a bit rosier than expected, as the annual consumer price index reading for July came in at 8.5% — much slower than June's 9.1%, but still historically high. Allison Morrow, CNN, 10 Aug. 2022 Murphy said Foxx was upset about a newspaper headline that indicated the suspect would not face a murder charge under the Safe-T Act. Louis Casiano, Fox News, 30 July 2022 The image is not of a real headline, and the Times never wrote a story reporting such a claim, Charlie Stadtlander, a New York Times spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY. Ana Faguy, USA TODAY, 14 July 2022 In another, a newspaper with a Lee Harvey Oswald headline can be seen over his shoulder. Anchorage Daily News, 5 July 2022 Most Wanted Man: is the headline of Rolling Stones’ new Harry Styles cover story. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Aug. 2022 Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Aug. 2022 Ironically, West had performed at the Rolling Loud festival after all, popping up during Lil Durk’s set on Friday, the night before he was originally scheduled to headline. Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Aug. 2022 But first, know that Badu is scheduled to headline Sunday’s Summer Spirit Festival, a concert whose history runs even deeper than its 15 years. Chris Richards, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022 Later this month, West is scheduled to headline Rolling Loud's Miami Festival. Daniela Avila, PEOPLE.com, 11 July 2022 According to Rolling Stone, the country singers have been tight since Ballerini joined Twain onstage to headline the Stagecoach Festival in 2017. Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022 ABC 7News first reported news of the governor's trip to the presidential battleground state, where Youngkin will headline the Michigan Republican Party convention on August 27. Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 16 Aug. 2022 The brassy banda group will become the first act from Tijuana — and the first regional Mexican music act of any kind — to ever headline at the massive stadium. San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2022 Kamala Khan was the first Muslim superhero to headline her own Marvel book, and the lovably relatable depictions of her faith and heritage in those comics are a big reason she's become such an icon. Christian Holub, EW.com, 17 June 2022 Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Aug. 2022 When the inevitable montage of American massacres in the years since Tucson appears in the film, your headline-weary consciousness will mentally add Uvalde, Buffalo, Highland Park and others. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022 An under-the-radar historical feature became headline news in the U.K. this week after it was pulled from two major cinemas chains. Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 June 2022 With elections in view and Democrats' headline domestic bill in a rut, Sens. Bernie Sanders and Chuck Schumer have very different takes on how things are going in their chamber. Alan Fram, ajc, 12 Feb. 2022 For Friday's New Year's Eve Live, Dierks Bentley and Dan + Shay are still scheduled to co-headline and take the main stage in Nashville's Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 31 Dec. 2021 Little known only days earlier beyond the cloistered world of French women’s soccer, her name was suddenly headline news around the world. New York Times, 7 Dec. 2021 To support the album, Mastodon will embark on a co-headline North American tour with Opeth. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2021 The band was set to co-headline with country star Brad Paisley. Marc Bona, cleveland, 7 Aug. 2021 See More
Noun
Using the columnist's name in the headline is simply a way to show readers the difference between commentary and a news report. Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2022 An earlier version of this article misspelled the investor’s name in the headline as Andressen Horowitz. Angus Loten, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 On July 1, a headline of the Seattle Mariners leading the American League wild card chase was unimaginable. Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 The inflation headline of the day was a bit rosier than expected, as the annual consumer price index reading for July came in at 8.5% — much slower than June's 9.1%, but still historically high. Allison Morrow, CNN, 10 Aug. 2022 Murphy said Foxx was upset about a newspaper headline that indicated the suspect would not face a murder charge under the Safe-T Act. Louis Casiano, Fox News, 30 July 2022 The image is not of a real headline, and the Times never wrote a story reporting such a claim, Charlie Stadtlander, a New York Times spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY. Ana Faguy, USA TODAY, 14 July 2022 In another, a newspaper with a Lee Harvey Oswald headline can be seen over his shoulder. Anchorage Daily News, 5 July 2022 Most Wanted Man: is the headline of Rolling Stones’ new Harry Styles cover story. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Aug. 2022 Verb
Scott was originally scheduled to headline this year’s 2022 Coachella Festival, but his slot was canceled in the wake of the Astroworld deaths. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Aug. 2022 Ironically, West had performed at the Rolling Loud festival after all, popping up during Lil Durk’s set on Friday, the night before he was originally scheduled to headline. Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Aug. 2022 But first, know that Badu is scheduled to headline Sunday’s Summer Spirit Festival, a concert whose history runs even deeper than its 15 years. Chris Richards, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022 Later this month, West is scheduled to headline Rolling Loud's Miami Festival. Daniela Avila, PEOPLE.com, 11 July 2022 According to Rolling Stone, the country singers have been tight since Ballerini joined Twain onstage to headline the Stagecoach Festival in 2017. Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022 ABC 7News first reported news of the governor's trip to the presidential battleground state, where Youngkin will headline the Michigan Republican Party convention on August 27. Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 16 Aug. 2022 The brassy banda group will become the first act from Tijuana — and the first regional Mexican music act of any kind — to ever headline at the massive stadium. San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2022 Kamala Khan was the first Muslim superhero to headline her own Marvel book, and the lovably relatable depictions of her faith and heritage in those comics are a big reason she's become such an icon. Christian Holub, EW.com, 17 June 2022 Adjective
Right before the tour begins, Jepsen is set to co-headline two shows with Jack Antonoff’s band Bleachers, first in Cleveland and then in Toronto. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Aug. 2022 When the inevitable montage of American massacres in the years since Tucson appears in the film, your headline-weary consciousness will mentally add Uvalde, Buffalo, Highland Park and others. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022 An under-the-radar historical feature became headline news in the U.K. this week after it was pulled from two major cinemas chains. Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 June 2022 With elections in view and Democrats' headline domestic bill in a rut, Sens. Bernie Sanders and Chuck Schumer have very different takes on how things are going in their chamber. Alan Fram, ajc, 12 Feb. 2022 For Friday's New Year's Eve Live, Dierks Bentley and Dan + Shay are still scheduled to co-headline and take the main stage in Nashville's Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 31 Dec. 2021 Little known only days earlier beyond the cloistered world of French women’s soccer, her name was suddenly headline news around the world. New York Times, 7 Dec. 2021 To support the album, Mastodon will embark on a co-headline North American tour with Opeth. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2021 The band was set to co-headline with country star Brad Paisley. Marc Bona, cleveland, 7 Aug. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1771, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1906, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing headline
Kids Definition
headline
noun
head·line ˈhed-ˌlīn
: a title of an article in a newspaper
headliners
noun
as in stars
the person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show a headliner on variety shows in the early days of TV Synonyms & Similar Words
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- leading men
- starlets
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- ingenues
- ingénues
- costars
- co-stars
- coprincipals
- co-principals
- star turns
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- extras
- supernumeraries