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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
In terms of my September headline that this was shaping up to be the best F1 season of the 21st century, Las Vegas made my claim an objective fact.
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Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Crockett is an outspoken critic of Trump and his GOP allies who frequently makes headlines for her fiery remarks.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
The bizarre case unfolded in Graz, Austria, but made international headlines after German newspaper Bild covered the story on Friday.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But while leads Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are getting the headlines (and the Oscar buzz), there are some noteworthy supporting performances as well.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Crockett is an outspoken critic of Trump and his GOP allies who frequently makes headlines for her fiery remarks.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
The bizarre case unfolded in Graz, Austria, but made international headlines after German newspaper Bild covered the story on Friday.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But while leads Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are getting the headlines (and the Oscar buzz), there are some noteworthy supporting performances as well.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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The title was likely inspired by the years of abuse Gypsy allegedly faced at the hands of her mother as a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The catalog for an exhibition of the same title at the Museum of Modern Art, which runs through January 11, 2025, contains some of Frank’s classic photographs—a portrait of Beat writer Jack Kerouac typing away at a typewriter, seemingly unaware of the camera, and New York City street scenes.Donny Bajohr, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Brady, 47, shared a carousel of images of the teenager and his siblings with a heartfelt caption pointing out how dedicated and funny his son is.Raven Brunner, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The caption noted that the public would be able to watch the service on ITV and ITVX Official on Christmas Eve. Middleton gave rare remarks about her health during the Together at Christmas event.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Create clear headings and bullet points that make their wisdom easy to remember and pass on.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Miami fell six spots to No. 12 in the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night, behind No. 11 Alabama for the last at-large bid heading into championship weekend.Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Headline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headline. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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