front page

front page
1. noun
The first, and initially visible, page of a publication

, Congratulations, Dave, you made the front page.

a) So important as to warrant being put on the front page of newspapers

Amazing! This new revelation is front page material!

b) Which appears on the front page of a publication

The new legislation was front page news.


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