splash headline
Definition
Noun: A "splash headline" is a large, prominent headline, typically printed in bold or heavy type, designed to attract immediate reader attention. It is often used in newspapers or magazines to highlight a sensational or important story.
Usage Examples
- (A large, bold headline that grabs attention.)
- (A headline intended to be eye-catching and sensational.)
Advanced Usage
- "to make a splash headline": to create or feature a headline that is particularly striking or dramatic.
- The tabloid made a splash headline out of the celebrity’s minor mishap. (They exaggerated the story with a bold, attention-grabbing headline.)
Variants and Related Words
- Splash (n): a prominent or sensational news story or feature, often with a large headline.
- The story got a big splash in the evening paper. (It received prominent coverage.)
- Headline (n): a heading at the top of an article or page in a newspaper or magazine.
- The main headline was about the economic crisis. (The primary title of the article.)
Synonyms
- Banner headline: a headline that runs across the full width of a page, typically in large type.
- Large-type headline: a headline printed in oversized font for emphasis.
- Sensational headline: a headline designed to shock or excite readers, often exaggerating the story.
Related Idioms
- Splash across the front page: to be featured prominently and dramatically in a newspaper.
- The disaster was splashed across the front page of every major newspaper. (It was given extensive, eye-catching coverage.)