headliner

noun head·lin·er \ ˈhed-ˌlī-nər \

Updated on: 15 May 2018

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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Along with the headliners, Future, The xx and The Internet were among the 40-plus artist who were scheduled to appear.

— noel harris, sacbee, "Why you won't see Janet Jackson, Florence + the Machine and others at LA's FYF Fest | The Sacramento Bee," 6 May 2018
The organizers are bringing in two incredible headliners, and the resident DJs will also take a turn at the decks.

— chronicle staff report, San Francisco Chronicle, "Bay Area arts and entertainment picks, May 2," 1 May 2018
The video above is from one of the fest headliners, Porter Union.

— kathy lu, kansascity, "May music in KC: Haim, Westport Roots Festival, Modest Mouse, The Decemberists | The Kansas City Star," 1 May 2018
Most summer festivals are about securing the biggest mix of A-list headliners, up-and-coming acts and baby bands and spreading them out over as many stages as possible.

— gil kaufman, Billboard, "The National, Feist, Father John Misty & More Rock the Riverfront During Homecoming Fest," 30 Apr. 2018
Draft classes are often defined by the headliner, and Smith’s arrival brought an injection of energy and hope that the Bears’ escape from the NFC North basement is forthcoming.

— dan wiederer, chicagotribune.com, "Why Roquan Smith will be the Bears' heartbeat and what that means for their defense," 30 Apr. 2018
In one section of the plant, cobots glue protective pads onto headliners, a tough job for humans because the glue is heated to scalding temperatures before it is applied.

— The Christian Science Monitor, "Automakers embrace robots that assist, not replace, human workers," 27 Apr. 2018
The sensory package pours on the luxury secret sauce with Bose studio surround audio, power rear sunshade, quilted seat inserts, more bolstering and upgraded leather as well as premium headliner, stitching and soft-touch materials.

— jeff yip, Houston Chronicle, "Infiniti Q70 Luxe serves tasty blend of performance, luxury," 14 Apr. 2018
During weekend #1, The Weeknd and Eminem will perform as headliners on Friday and Sunday, and Cardi B will make her Coachella debut on Sunday.

— Vogue, "No Coachella? No Problem: Here's How to Watch Beyoncé's Performance," 13 Apr. 2018

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