headline

/ˈhɛdlaɪn/
noun
  1. A title at the top of a newspaper article or news story, summarizing the main point.
    • The headline read 'Local Team Wins Championship' in bold letters.
    • She scanned the headlines on the news website to catch up on current events.
    • The editor chose a dramatic headline to grab readers' attention.
  2. The most important or prominent item of news, often used in the plural.
    • The celebrity's wedding was the headline of every entertainment show.
    • The election results made headlines around the world.
    • Climate change continues to dominate the headlines this year.
Synonyms
verb
  1. To be the main performer or act in a show, event, or performance.
    • The band headlined the concert, playing all their greatest hits.
    • The famous singer will headline the music festival this summer.
    • A popular comedian headlined the comedy club's weekend show.
  2. To provide a headline for a news article or story.
    • The journalist headlined her article with a catchy phrase.
    • They headlined the story 'Breaking: Peace Agreement Signed'.
    • The editor asked the writer to headline the piece more clearly.
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