Newsflash
noun
A short broadcast or announcement that reports important or breaking news.
The television station interrupted its regular programming for a newsflash about a major earthquake.
Usage tips
Neutral
breaking news,urgent announcement,special report
interjection
A phrase used informally to highlight surprising information, often sarcastically.
Newsflash: not everyone loves the same music you do.
Usage tips
Informal
by the way,just so you know,in case you missed it
noun
A short broadcast or announcement that reports important or breaking news.
The television station interrupted its regular programming for a newsflash about a major earthquake.
Usage tips
Neutral
breaking news,urgent announcement,special report
interjection
A phrase used informally to highlight surprising information, often sarcastically.
Newsflash: not everyone loves the same music you do.
Usage tips
Informal
by the way,just so you know,in case you missed it
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Urgency
A newsflash conveys immediate information that is essential to the audience.
This morning's newsflash revealed a new policy change.
Pro Tip 2/3Media Notification
In media, newsflashes are meant to instantly inform the public of significant events.
The newsflash provided essential details about the election results.
Pro Tip 3/3Surprise Element
The term can also imply unexpected or surprising news.
The unexpected newsflash caught everyone off guard.
Pro Tip 1/3Urgency
A newsflash conveys immediate information that is essential to the audience.
This morning's newsflash revealed a new policy change.
Pro Tip 2/3Media Notification
In media, newsflashes are meant to instantly inform the public of significant events.
The newsflash provided essential details about the election results.
Pro Tip 3/3Surprise Element
The term can also imply unexpected or surprising news.
The unexpected newsflash caught everyone off guard.
Pro Tip 1/3Urgency
A newsflash conveys immediate information that is essential to the audience.
This morning's newsflash revealed a new policy change.
Pro Tip 2/3Media Notification
In media, newsflashes are meant to instantly inform the public of significant events.
The newsflash provided essential details about the election results.
Pro Tip 3/3Surprise Element
The term can also imply unexpected or surprising news.
The unexpected newsflash caught everyone off guard.
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