Meaning of subheadline | Babel Free

Definitions

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

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Examples

“The March 5, 1978 issue of National Reader […] contained an exciting front page headline — "Most Major Hollywood Stars Are Gay or Bisexual!!!!" Splashed on the cover are photos of Rock Hudson, Shaun and David Cassidy, […] and, last but not least, Lily Tomlin. In the top right hand corner is the subheadline — "Finally Shocking Truth Can Be Told!"”

“That subheadline is an exaggeration, to be sure. But not by much.”

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