headline
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
headlines
plural
headlines
Britannica Dictionary definition of HEADLINE
1
[count]
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the title written in large letters over a story in a newspaper
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The story of his arrest appeared beneath the headline “Caught!”
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She only had time to scan the headlines before she had to rush out the door.
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headlines
[plural]
:
the major news stories reported in newspapers, magazines, or television news programs
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Surprising developments have kept the murder investigation in the headlines for several weeks.
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He made/grabbed headlines [=became the subject of major news] with his recent antismoking campaign.
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She has grabbed/hit/made the headlines by making public accusations of corruption within the government.
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The international conference has been drawing headlines throughout the week.
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headline
/ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/
verb
headlines;
headlined;
headlining
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headline
/ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/
verb
headlines;
headlined;
headlining
Britannica Dictionary definition of HEADLINE
[+ object]
1
:
to provide (a newspaper story) with a headline
— usually used as (be) headlined
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The story of his arrest was headlined “Caught!”
2
US
:
to be the main performer in (a show or concert)
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The band is headlining the music festival.
