as in center stage
the center of public attention
despite being of epic proportions, the famine overseas rarely received top billing in the American press
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Recent Examples of top billing
As the networks’ stock of sitcoms, procedurals and medical dramas continues to dwindle, the stuff that really moves the marketing needle has taken over top billing—and an even greater share of ad spending.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2025
Chronic diseases need top billing, not infectious diseases like measles and COVID
Means and her brother gained attention after an appearance on Tucker Carlson's podcast last August.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Typical Housing, downtown get top billing in Carter’s State of the City address
Where are Gophers projected to go in NFL draft?
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2025
Now the food blogger from Charlotte, North Carolina, is getting top billing at the White House thanks to President Donald Trump and Kennedy's Make America Healthy Again agenda.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2025
Chronic diseases need top billing, not infectious diseases like measles and COVID
Means and her brother gained attention after an appearance on Tucker Carlson's podcast last August.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Typical Housing, downtown get top billing in Carter’s State of the City address
Where are Gophers projected to go in NFL draft?
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2025
Now the food blogger from Charlotte, North Carolina, is getting top billing at the White House thanks to President Donald Trump and Kennedy's Make America Healthy Again agenda.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for top billing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for top billing
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That Samsung versus Google dynamic will play center stage as China flexes its muscles, with the threat that its and Android’s (bar Samsung) leading OEMs will depart for a Google free alternative with Huawei.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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In public, Bass touted civic leader Steve Soboroff as the city’s recovery czar, with a controversy over his salary taking center stage for a period.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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The first two episodes of the show debut June 2, and under Kutler, MSNBC’s chief, MSNBC has begun putting a spotlight on its reach via YouTube and TikTok.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Additionally, ensure exterior pathways are well-lit by installing solar lights or motion sensors with spotlights.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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When that connection fails, Peter quickly couples up with another guest, only to abandon her when his father gives him attention.—
Gary Levin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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This kind of deliberate, minimal engagement reduces Meta’s ability to monetize your attention, especially through ad impressions and data harvesting.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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“Top billing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top%20billing. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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