top billing

Definition of top billingnext
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 The home has been featured in several publications, including Dwell, One Kindesign and Das Ideale Heim, a Swiss interior design magazine that gave the property top billing on its cover. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026 On the game’s standard cover, Miami sophomore receiver Malachi Toney — one of the breakout stars of the 2025 season, who helped the Hurricanes tear through the Playoff to a national runner-up finish — earned top billing alongside Oregon quarterback Dante Moore and Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy. David Ubben, New York Times, 2 June 2026 DeGette went on to narrowly earn her place on the ballot in late March at the 1st Congressional District party assembly, just clearing the eligibility threshold while Kiros, 29, won top billing. Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026 Located in Old Poway Park, the Hamburger Factory has a big menu, with hamburgers getting top billing. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for top billing
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Noun
  • Once plated, the steak remains at center stage, adorned with a drizzle of the bright, herbaceous chermoula, which enhances the meat without overpowering its rich flavor.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
  • With the June 18 election of former Manchester Mayor (and next Prime Minister) Andy Burnham in Manchester-adjacent Makersfield, standing next to him on the conference center stage was none other than Count Binface.
    Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The 2026 World Cup has shone a spotlight on academic spaces being at the heart of the craze and fandom for Argentina in Bangladesh.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • This year’s spotlight falls on Uruguay, and is prepared in partnership with Uruguayan film institute ACAU.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • So how much attention do the two broadcasters really pay to one another?
    Tom Burrows, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Flair then turned her attention to Cargill and hit a big boot, forcing the disqualification.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

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“Top billing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top%20billing. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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