front-page

¹ American  

[fruhnt-peyj] / ˈfrʌntˈpeɪdʒ /

adjective

1. of major importance; worth putting on the first page of a newspaper.

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verb (used with object)

front-paged, front-paging

1. to run (copy) on the front page, especially of a newspaper.

front page ² American  

[fruhnt-payj] / ˈfrʌntˈpeɪdʒ /

noun

1. the first and most visible page of a newspaper, magazine, or other publication; front matter.

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front-page British  

noun

1. (modifier) important or newsworthy enough to be put on the front page of a newspaper

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Etymology

Origin of front-page

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

At the Times, Isabella covered breaking business and economics news, writing often for the front-page of the paper.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, the PLA Daily -- the Chinese military's mouthpiece -- said they were "corrupt elements" in a front-page editorial published Monday.

From Barron's

Still, Lennox is energized by the attention his campaign has gained, pointing first to a picture of a front-page story a friend sent him, then to a portrait of George Washington on the wall.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Some areas follow trends blindly” and pursue projects in high-profile sectors championed by Beijing, such as semiconductors, electric vehicles and lithium batteries, even though local conditions aren’t conducive for such industries, the party’s flagship newspaper, the People’s Daily, said in a front-page commentary on Xi’s remarks.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has also written features for the Journal’s front-page “A-hed” column on topics ranging from extreme pogo athletes to the coldest town in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• big
• major
• serious
• significant
• valuable
• weighty