Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tabloid-headlines

noun
/ˈtæb.lɔɪd ˈhɛd.laɪnz/
Definition
A type of headline typically used in tabloids that is sensational, eye-catching, and designed to grab attention.
Examples
  • “Aliens Found Living Among Us: Tabloid Headlines Leave Readers in Awe”
  • “Celebrity Couple’s Shocking Split: Get the Inside Scoop with Tabloid Headlines”
  • “Tabloid Headlines Keep Audiences Guessing: What’s True and What’s Not?”
Meaning
Tabloid headlines often exaggerate or simplify the details of a story to entice readers, usually focusing on scandal, celebrity news, or shocking events.
Synonyms
  • sensational headlines
  • clickbait titles
  • gossip headlines