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Headline vs. title: what’s the difference?

The short answer

Headline is primarily used to refer to the main or prominent heading of a news article. It is designed to attract attention and is often found at the top of newspaper articles. Title, on the other hand, is a more general term and can refer to the name given to a book, film, song, or any creative work.

What they have in common

Both headline and title refer to a set of words that introduce, label, or summarize content, such as articles, books, and other media.

Examples

headline

  • The headline of the newspaper immediately caught her eye.
  • He read the headline and decided to buy the newspaper.
  • The shocking headline quickly went viral.

title

  • The title of her favourite book is Pride and Prejudice.
  • He couldn’t remember the title of the movie.
  • The song’s title is surprisingly long.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for “headline” and “title”

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