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byline Synonyms
Another word for byline
Choosing another word for byline depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A line in a newspaper, magazine, or online publication naming the writer of an article.
Usage Example
"The young investigative reporter was thrilled to see her credit on the front page of the morning paper."
Strong
credit
Weak
attribution
• noun (Context 2)
In soccer and rugby, the part of the goal line on either side of the goalposts.
Usage Example
"The winger sprinted down the flank and pulled the ball back from the goal line for a simple tap-in."
Strong
goal line
end line
• verb (Context 3)
To publish an article under a specified author's name, or to write an article with one's name credited at the top.
Usage Example
"Two senior correspondents bylined the investigative report on municipal finance."
Strong
author
Weak
credit
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Byline. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/byline