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headline Synonyms

Another word for headline

Choosing another word for headline depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 heading immediately caught the attention of every passing commuter."

Strongest
heading
title
Strong
header
banner
caption

• noun (Context 2)

A summary of the most important items of news in a broadcast or publication.

Usage Example

"Before diving into the full broadcast, let's take a quick look at today's headlines."

Strong
summary
rundown
highlights
bulletin
digest
recap

• verb (Context 3)

To serve as the principal performer or star attraction at a show, concert, or festival.

Usage Example

"The famous rock band is scheduled to star the summer music festival."

Strongest
star
Strong
front
lead
Weak
anchor

• verb (Context 4)

To provide a newspaper article or report with a title or heading.

Usage Example

"The editor decided to title the front page with the latest political developments."

Strongest
title
Strong
head
caption
entitle
Weak
subhead

Opposites of headline

The opposite of headline shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

footnote
See all opposites of headline

• Nearby Words

headless
headlight
headlike
headline
headliner
headlock
headlong

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