headliner

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noun head·lin·er \ ˈhed-ˌlī-nər \

Definition of headliner

1 :the principal performer in a show :star; broadly :personality 4b

2 :fabric covering the inside of the roof of an automobile

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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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In Las Vegas, a message honoring the comedian is being featured on a marquee at Caesars Palace, where Lewis was once a headliner and had also hosted telethons.

— lindsey bahr, Esquire, "Jerry Lewis, Comedy Legend and Tireless Telethon Host, Dies at 91," 20 Aug. 2017
There is a more sound-absorptive headliner and more insulation behind door panels, roof-support pillars and inside the rear hatch.

— mark maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, "2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring," 18 Aug. 2017
The Hambletonian lost another potential headliner when the team behind the talented filly Ariana G opted to pass on that race.

— mike farrell, courant.com, "Devious Man, International Moni Top Hambletonian Elims," 1 Aug. 2017
Beyond the headliners, acts across all stages and genres thrilled the youthful audience.

— lilian min, Cosmopolitan, "Why FYF Is The Better Version of Coachella for Music Fans," 1 Aug. 2017
Frazier may have been the headliner of this deal, but there’s a good chance the two relievers coming to the Bronx have a bigger impact on the team’s success this season.

— adam k. raymond, Daily Intelligencer, "Yankee Trade Upgrades Lineup and Bullpen, Screws the Red Sox," 19 July 2017
Other Taste headliners were Kashmir, a Led Zeppelin tribute band, on Thursday night, and 7th Heaven on Friday night.

— jennifer johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Taste of Park Ridge packs big attendance over three-day festival," 17 July 2017
BBQ from local masters, including award-winning historic BBQ, over 60 craft beers (tastings and full servings), live music from local and regional acts and national headliner Crush: Bon Jovi tribute band.

— rasputin todd, Cincinnati.com, "Things to do this week: July 17-23," 17 July 2017
The headliner is synth-pop pioneer Howard Jones, who now performs minus the big hair and minus Jed Hoile, the colorful mime who was his on-stage foil until 1987.

— george varga, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Retro Futura Tour to revisit the 1980s, with Howard Jones, Paul Young, more," 16 July 2017

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First Known Use of headliner

1896

headliner Synonyms

Synonyms

star, lead, principal

Related Words

leading lady, leading man; superstar; ingenue (or ingénue), starlet; star turn [chiefly British]; coprincipal, costar

Near Antonyms

extra, supernumerary

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: the main performer in a show or concert

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