HEADLINER Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

headliner

noun

ˈhed-ˌlī-nər

Definition of headliner

as in star

the person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show a headliner on variety shows in the early days of TV

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Recent Examples of headliner There’s been plenty of social media chatter in the days since Hov was announced as the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show headliner taking place at SoFi Stadium on Valentine’s Day 2027. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026 Now, the 25-time Grammy winner and mogul will step into the performer role as the headliner for the 2027 show. — Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026 While Hov’s decision to seemingly name himself the halftime show’s next headliner may appear self-gratuitous to some, arguments that his catalog is underwhelming or undeserving of such a stage are questionable at best. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Oct. 2026 He has also been announced as a headliner for Ultra Music Festival 2027 in Miami, scheduled for March 26-28. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for headliner

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Antetokounmpo’s Heat co-star Bam Adebayo scored just four points in Monday’s half before going on to finish with 16 points on 5-of-10 shooting from the field and 1-of-2 shooting on threes, nine rebounds and four assists.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
The basketball expert also worked on two books with NBA star Charles Barkley.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of star

Noun

Cothiere sought to contrast her positions with Wilson, who holds a place in Florida’s history with the school choice movement as the founding principal and CEO of the state’s first charter school.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Darbinyan, a private school principal and small-business owner, focused on homelessness, infrastructure improvements and support for local businesses.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

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