noun

byline

byline

The article had a famous journalist's byline.

The article had a famous journalist's byline.

Her byline appeared in major newspapers.

Her byline appeared in major newspapers.

a/the byline a line in a newspaper naming the writer of an article The article had a famous journalist's byline.

Synonyms: author credit, signature

From 'by' + 'line'. It's the line that tells you who an article is 'by'.

Picture a line under an article's title that says 'By: [Author's Name]'.

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