- on the front page of a newspaper
- suitable for the front page of a newspaper, as in being important or sensational
transitive verb
-·paged′, -·pag′ing to print on the front page of a newspaper
The front-page of a newspaper.
The definition of front-page is something that is or is worthy of being printed on the cover page of a newspaper or magazine.
The assassination of the President is an example of something that would be front-page news.
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front-page
adjective
Worthy of coverage on the front page of a newspaper: front-page news.
transitive verb
front-paged, front-pag·ing, front-pag·esTo place or report on the front page of a newspaper.
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Noun
(plural frontpages)
- Alternative spelling of front page.
Adjective
(not comparable)
- Alternative spelling of front page.
Antonyms
- back cover
- back page
Adjective
(not comparable)
- So important as to warrant being put on the front page of newspapers
- Amazing! This new revelation is front page material!
- Which appears on the front page of a publication
- The new legislation was front page news.
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Sentence Examples
- Actor Robert Pattinson, who plays the vampire in the films, has become so famous for his tousled locks that it was a front-page story when he was rumored to have cut them off.
- However, for those who desire a front-page style or a trend setting look, a salon is typically the better option.
- Joining the ranks of the "front-page Flash", OnSharp also has a large banner on their front page.
- Until 1894 he devoted himself to religious teaching, and subsequently to politics, literature and journalism, having founded the Standaard and the Heraut in 1872, and contributing to it a daily front-page column of notes on current politics and theology.