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headline Antonyms

Opposite of headline

Pinning down the opposite of headline requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The heading or title at the top of an article or page in a newspaper, magazine, or website, typically printed in large type to attract attention.

Usage Example

"The scandalous footnote immediately caught the attention of every passing commuter."

Strong
footnote

Similar words to headline

Words similar to headline shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

heading
title
star
head
header
rundown
summary
highlights
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• Nearby Words

headland
headless
headlight
headline
headliner
headlock
headlong

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Headline. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/headline
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