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as in translation
an explanation or description accompanying a pictorial illustration
for the school yearbook, funny captions were written for snapshots showing a typical day at school
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as in title
a word or series of words often in larger letters placed at the beginning of a passage or at the top of a page in order to introduce or categorize
the textbook features cleverly worded captions to capture the reader's attention
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Recent Examples of caption
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
may 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
In the caption, the mom of five revealed that her kitchen is getting a full makeover for the first time in nearly 15 years.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2026
That includes transcripts for audio clips, captioning for videos and making sure PDFs and other webpages are friendly with screen readers, an assistive technology blind people use to interpret visual content into audible speech.
—Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The inside of Perfect Scents, a South Plaza greeting card shop, contains dozens of photographs (both framed and unframed) with captions of owner Nancy Pell’s family.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
may 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
In the caption, the mom of five revealed that her kitchen is getting a full makeover for the first time in nearly 15 years.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Verb
It was captioned 'they’ve been spotted having a break' in a nod to KitKat's famous slogan.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2026
That includes transcripts for audio clips, captioning for videos and making sure PDFs and other webpages are friendly with screen readers, an assistive technology blind people use to interpret visual content into audible speech.
—Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caption
Noun
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People are available to speak with you 24 hours a day, seven days a week in English, Spanish and 200 more languages through translation services.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Lost in translation The price tag of insurance plans is not the only barrier to being in control of the system.—
Davi Jacobs,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
Noun
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While the Crusaders have a regular-season finale Friday against Eastlake, Wednesday’s win clinched the league title.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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All three were freshman starters in 2024 when the North Stars won the Class 4A state title.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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And why shouldn’t a host nation stamp its own identity on matches played on its home turf?—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Again, gently press and blend the product outwards, and use light stamping motions to build coverage.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Attend a world-class sporting event, walk or run to help those who help others, see a rock legend perform, see a live-action version of a children's show, or simply relax with a glass of wine.—
John Coffren,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Club legend and current assistant coach Roger Espinoza gave the pre-game speech.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Pope Leo has previously made headlines for his fashion choices.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Some of the sheriff’s new money would also go towards off-site juvenile housing, an issue that’s been in the headlines as McFadden floated the need to reopen a juvenile detention facility in Mecklenburg.—
Mary Ramsey
May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The First Alert Weather Team has tagged Wednesday as a possible First Alert Weather Day for afternoon and evening strong thunderstorms.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Martin Dunford, founder and CEO of Cool Places, told the BBC in 2025 that consumer demand has flipped the way listings are tagged.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
Noun
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San Diego is 3-4-2 this season and sits outside the playoff cutline at 10th place in the Western Conference standings.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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New York, which will finish below the postseason cutline for a second straight season, sits second-to-last in the overall standings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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No dead heading needed, and the butterflies love this plant!—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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According to the release, the teen, riding a 2010 BMW S1000 motorcycle, was traveling westbound on Floating Feather, with a 2005 Toyota Sienna driven by the 54-year-old heading eastbound.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 May 2026
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“Caption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caption. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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