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
The new season has seen memorable moments, including Bad Bunny fresh off being named (and criticized) as the next Super Bowl headliner.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
At this point, Shaboozey is an NFL halftime veteran, and in his expert opinion, Bad Bunny is the perfect choice for next year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
Summerfest has announced its third headliner for 2026.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
In the past, Role Model has chosen artists like Conan Gray and Charli XCX’s dear friend and Sweat Tour co-headliner Troye Sivan to serve the role.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2025
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
At this point, Shaboozey is an NFL halftime veteran, and in his expert opinion, Bad Bunny is the perfect choice for next year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
Summerfest has announced its third headliner for 2026.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
In the past, Role Model has chosen artists like Conan Gray and Charli XCX’s dear friend and Sweat Tour co-headliner Troye Sivan to serve the role.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headliner
Noun
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As for whether the Galaxy Quest star would ever reprise her role as the iconic heroine Ripley?—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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So far this season, the 22-year-old star has caught 19 passes for 225 yards in four games.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Champlin, with an assist from Zach and other school staff members, helped the young students throw the surprise ceremony for their beloved principal.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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What his responsibilities are now at the district office with the title of high school assistant principal, is unknown.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Headliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headliner. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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