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
But in 2024, the rose once again has top billing in the world of perfume.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
Both of his older brothers were drafted in 2019 (Cody was a third-rounder; Jackson a seventh-rounder), but Lander has a chance to earn top billing in his family.
—Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Undefeated Oregon received top billing once again, delivered by the committee a few hours after Big Ten number crunchers ran through tiebreaker scenarios and realized the Ducks had clinched a spot in the conference title game no matter what happens between now and December.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2024
As one of the genre’s premier artists since the late ’80s — first as a member of the groundbreaking hip-hop group DC Talk and later as a solo act — TobyMac deserves the top billing on the marquee.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
Both of his older brothers were drafted in 2019 (Cody was a third-rounder; Jackson a seventh-rounder), but Lander has a chance to earn top billing in his family.
—Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Undefeated Oregon received top billing once again, delivered by the committee a few hours after Big Ten number crunchers ran through tiebreaker scenarios and realized the Ducks had clinched a spot in the conference title game no matter what happens between now and December.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2024
As one of the genre’s premier artists since the late ’80s — first as a member of the groundbreaking hip-hop group DC Talk and later as a solo act — TobyMac deserves the top billing on the marquee.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top billing
Noun
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Characters that could be played as more closed off or impersonal instead gravitate toward that center stage naturally and socialize well with each other.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2025
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From the carpet, to center stage and through a riveting performance, Doechii’s Grammy glam held her down for an unforgettable night of artistry in both music and style.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Feb. 2025
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While Lamar himself is not a defendant in the lawsuit, his halftime performance ensured the song—and its message—remained in the public spotlight.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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The latest: The performance put New Orleans' culture, and especially New Orleans' Black culture, in the world's biggest spotlight.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
9 Feb. 2025
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His stories enthrall his fellow captives, and capture the attention of Hasan, the enigmatic and feared Bey of Algiers, igniting an affinity between captor and captive.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Her creativity has also caught the attention of high-profile brands, which has led to custom orders for a major cosmetic company.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Top billing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top%20billing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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