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Standfirst Thesaurus

(UK, journalism) Explanatory text under the main heading of a news article, smaller than the heading but still larger than the main text.

Synonyms for Standfirst

Depending on context, synonyms include subheading, subhead, subhed, dek, deck, lead.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include precede, lead-in, lead, front-page, lede, preheader.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for standfirst?

Possible synonyms include subheading, subhead, subhed, dek, deck.

Can every synonym replace standfirst?

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