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
Texas Roadhouse has taken top billing this year per a report by Technomic.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
Cigarettes — and the fading pulse of the Fourth Estate — took top billing during Thursday night’s premiere at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York.
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 5 Apr. 2025
But in a league where coaches seemingly vie to be recognized as the fiercest defender of the conference’s true power, the 70-year-old Izzo once again took top billing after losing on Saturday to Wisconsin in the conference semifinals.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Tights move from an ensemble cast member to near top billing, there is just so much more stocking visible with a higher hemline.
—Chloe Malle, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
Cigarettes — and the fading pulse of the Fourth Estate — took top billing during Thursday night’s premiere at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York.
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 5 Apr. 2025
But in a league where coaches seemingly vie to be recognized as the fiercest defender of the conference’s true power, the 70-year-old Izzo once again took top billing after losing on Saturday to Wisconsin in the conference semifinals.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Tights move from an ensemble cast member to near top billing, there is just so much more stocking visible with a higher hemline.
—Chloe Malle, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top billing
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During a week of protest, Los Angeles is the center stage of the national immigration debate, with pundits on both sides characterizing the fight through the lens of their respective viewpoints.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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That’s how one expert told CNN the auto industry is describing a possible shortage of rare-earth elements — minerals that are now center stage in the global trade war.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
10 June 2025
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Gutierrez, 42, said the platform means more than transforming into a Hollywood bombshell for a day – her goal is to shine a spotlight on the importance of organ donation.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2025
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With this over-the-top family drama, Perry delivers his signature mixture of slapstick comedy and warm sentiment, shining a spotlight on a frighteningly familiar brand of chaos that somehow always seems to bring families closer.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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And finally, the garments were rated for durability after washing, with testers paying close attention to signs of wear or deterioration in the fabric or seams, as well as changes of shape and effectiveness during the testing period.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Bao Sheng was one of the first biodynamic durian farms in Malaysia, and its owner is credited with calling attention to durian’s numbing properties.—
Tom Downey,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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“Top billing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top%20billing. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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