headliner
noun
head·lin·er
ˈhed-ˌlī-nər 
1
: the principal performer in a show : star
broadly
: personality sense 4b
2
: fabric covering the inside of the roof of an automobile
Examples of headliner in a Sentence
He was the headliner at a local night club.
a headliner on variety shows in the early days of TV
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To celebrate the 40th anniversary last year, headliners included Natalie Merchant, Buddy Guy, Brad Paisley, Béla Fleck, and the Paul Taylor Dance Company.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Some were questioning the decision to put Charli on the Other stage while headliner Young, who drew a notably smaller crowd, was on the Pyramid slot.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 28 June 2025
The vibrant afternoon will feature local vendors and entertainment by headliners Damez, Miss Mojo and Regi Angelou, as well as a sickening Sweet 16 Mini Ball emceed by ballroom royalty Kevin Jz Prodigy and judged by voguing legends Simone Carter, Pony Zion and Arturo Miyake-Mugler.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
Of the headliners, only Combs was able to perform, delivering a set that included guest appearances by Miranda Lambert, Jon Bellion, and Marcus King.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Some were questioning the decision to put Charli on the Other stage while headliner Young, who drew a notably smaller crowd, was on the Pyramid slot.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 28 June 2025
The vibrant afternoon will feature local vendors and entertainment by headliners Damez, Miss Mojo and Regi Angelou, as well as a sickening Sweet 16 Mini Ball emceed by ballroom royalty Kevin Jz Prodigy and judged by voguing legends Simone Carter, Pony Zion and Arturo Miyake-Mugler.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
Of the headliners, only Combs was able to perform, delivering a set that included guest appearances by Miranda Lambert, Jon Bellion, and Marcus King.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for headliner
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“Headliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headliner. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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