The difference between Byline and Headline
When used as nouns, byline means a line at the head of a newspaper or magazine article carrying the writer's name, whereas headline means the heading or title of a magazine or newspaper article.
When used as verbs, byline means to provide (an article) with a byline, whereas headline means to have top billing.
check bellow for the other definitions of Byline and Headline
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Byline as a noun (journalism):
A line at the head of a newspaper or magazine article carrying the writer's name.
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Byline as a noun (sports):
A touchline.
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Byline as a verb (journalism, transitive):
To provide (an article) with a byline.
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Headline as a noun (journalism):
The heading or title of a magazine or newspaper article.
Examples:
"synonyms hed"
"The headline on today's newspaper reads "John Doe Wins Wood-Splitting Competition."
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Headline as a noun (printing, dated):
The line at the top of a page containing the folio or number of the page.
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Headline as a noun (entertainment):
The top-billed attraction.
Examples:
"synonyms headliner"
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Headline as a noun (nautical):
A headrope.
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Headline as a verb (intransitive, entertainment):
To have top billing; to be the main attraction.