superscription

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  1. superscript
  2. salutation
  3. greeting
  4. subtitle
  5. subhead
Noun
  • What is the meaning of the superscript numbers next to some dates in this column, particularly in 1861?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
  • The ads appear as a tiny blue superscript text next to a word in search, similar to the format used for citations.
    — Julia Malleck, Quartz, 30 Mar. 2023
Definition of superscript
Noun
  • The salutation will kick off a three-day visit that's expected to be saturated with pomp, even by White House standards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The salutation kicks off a three-day visit that’s expected to be saturated with pomp, even by White House standards.
    — Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of salutation
Noun
  • The service From the lilting sawatdeekas to the wai greetings at every turn—the service here is textbook Thai.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • American’s Flagship spaces offer a premium experience such as a champagne greeting and meals inspired by local cuisine from chefs.
    — Chase Jordan October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of greeting
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  • The subtitle of the play includes the words mean girls, which of course references the American pop culture behemoth.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The subtitle of your book is The Role, the Reality, the Responsibility.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of subtitle
Noun
  • Topics cover a gamut of outdoor activities and topics under the generic subheads of fishing, hunting, nature, outdoors, etc.
    — Andrew Weeks, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Where male winners for the paper saw their names rendered in the subhead of an article announcing the year’s Pulitzers, McCormick’s was not, nor did the article mention her prize until the story’s fifth paragraph.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Definition of subhead
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“Superscription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superscription. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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