Subheadline vs. Headline

Subheadline vs. Headline — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Subheadline and Headline

Subheadlinenoun

A smaller, secondary headline that usually elaborates on the main headline above it.

Headlinenoun

(journalism) The heading or title of a magazine or newspaper article.

The headline on today's newspaper reads "John Doe Wins Wood-Splitting Competition."

Headlinenoun

The line at the top of a page containing the folio or number of the page.

Headlinenoun

(entertainment) The top-billed attraction.

Headlinenoun

(nautical) A headrope.

Headlineverb

To have top billing; to be the main attraction.

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Headlinenoun

the heading or caption of a newspaper article

Headlineverb

publicize widely or highly, as if with a headline

Headlineverb

provide (a newspaper page or a story) with a headline