as in stars
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 headliners
This year officially marks 18 years of the event, with Charli xcx, The Strokes, and Rüfüs Du Sol as headliners.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Particularly the undercard, not the headliners.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
This headliners this year are The Roots and Stephanie Mills.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Other headliners throughout the festival include The Greeting Committee Nightosphere, Jass, Fritz & Sons, Calvin Arsenia, Paris Williams and Sass-A-Brass, according to the Manor Fest website.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
The other headliners are rising pop star Zara Larsson, Grammy darling Brandi Carlile, lesbian pop band MUNA, and Carly Rae Jepsen doing a special sunset performance.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 May 2026
From emerging artists to modern headliners and the most influential performers, the SM58 is without a doubt the most popular dynamic microphone for stage use and live performances.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Mitchell said there are plenty of less visible local efforts to boost Memphis artists, such as promoters working to get them on tours with national headliners.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
In Mexico, opening ceremony headliners include Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná and Tyla.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Particularly the undercard, not the headliners.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
This headliners this year are The Roots and Stephanie Mills.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Other headliners throughout the festival include The Greeting Committee Nightosphere, Jass, Fritz & Sons, Calvin Arsenia, Paris Williams and Sass-A-Brass, according to the Manor Fest website.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
The other headliners are rising pop star Zara Larsson, Grammy darling Brandi Carlile, lesbian pop band MUNA, and Carly Rae Jepsen doing a special sunset performance.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 May 2026
From emerging artists to modern headliners and the most influential performers, the SM58 is without a doubt the most popular dynamic microphone for stage use and live performances.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Mitchell said there are plenty of less visible local efforts to boost Memphis artists, such as promoters working to get them on tours with national headliners.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
In Mexico, opening ceremony headliners include Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná and Tyla.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headliners
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Today’s Hollywood stars — Taylor Russell, Greta Lee, Anya Taylor-Joy, Alison Oliver, Jisoo, Maude Apatow, Jeff Goldblum, Sabrina Carpenter, to name a few — were in attendance.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The Ducks have high-ceiling youngsters blossoming into stars who should be the nucleus of future playoff teams.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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With just state money at the current funding level, according to Wednesday’s presentation, CMS could only afford 89% of its teachers, 46% of its assistant principals, 60% of its instructional support positions and 58% of its clerical and custodial staff.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Most schools with under 250 students will also lose funding for assistant principals.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Headliners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headliners. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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