as in star
the person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show
a headliner on variety shows in the early days of TV
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Recent Examples of headliner
While Burns is the headliner, Francona was forced to use a pair of young relievers in high-leverage spots in Tuesday’s win against the Padres after Monday’s extra-inning loss.
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C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Michael King was the headliner in December 2023.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Insiders reveal that the final headliner — outside of the after-hours dance music spot — has yet to be nailed down.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
And the headliners for the 40th annual music and food event have been announced.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Michael King was the headliner in December 2023.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Insiders reveal that the final headliner — outside of the after-hours dance music spot — has yet to be nailed down.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
And the headliners for the 40th annual music and food event have been announced.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headliner
Noun
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At the end of their week, campers get a chance to perform their band’s songs live with the stars.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In general, teams that acquire a star player do better in the short term than the team getting multiple role players and draft picks in exchange for one top-level asset.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Like Einbinder, she's been nominated for all four seasons of Abbott Elementary for her role as inept school principal Ava Coleman.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Any financial instruments mentioned herein are speculative in nature and may involve risk to principal and interest.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Headliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headliner. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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