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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
Recent Examples of headliner from the Web
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Lady Gaga is set to perform Aug. 25 as the ballpark's first female headliner.
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The Philadelphia 76ers’ headliner was Markelle Fultz, but don’t underestimate the scope of their haul.
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Musical headliners include Kevin Lyttle, Destra Garcia, Nesbeth, Bridget Blucher, Kalcium, Onirose, Sweet Shells, LaVie, Julien Believe and Omari.
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Other CRSSD Fetsival headliners have included Flume, who performed not long after his 2017 Grammy Award win and pioneering DJ Giorgio Moroder, best known for his work with Donna Summer, Blondie and David Bowie.
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Musically, the punk-rockabilly band Reverend Horton Heat headlines the VanKampen main stage Friday, with Saturday's headliner the '70s arena-rock staple Foghat.
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Utah power forward Kyle Kuzma and Clemson small forward Jaron Blossomgame will be the headliners Monday in predraft workouts by the 76ers at their practice facility.
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Musical headliners are The Retreads (June 14), Lucky Tongue (June 15), Soul Patch (June 16) and Emily Stanton Band (June 17).
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As repeat Rockfest headliners, Godsmack earned the right to accentuate its rhythm-heavy rock with fearsome pyrotechnics.
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First Known Use of headliner
1896
HEADLINER Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of headliner for English Language Learners
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: the main performer in a show or concert
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