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
The event, held in Indio, kicks off festival season, and features headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G.
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Kayla Bartkowski, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Coachella continues its first of two weekends with additional headliners Justin Bieber and Karol G, as well as performances from Addison Rae, FKA Twigs, Iggy Pop, Turnstile, Katseye, PinkPantheress, David Byrne, Sombr and more.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
Both weekends of the festival are sold out, but global audiences can view a livestream on YouTube to see performances from headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G, along with dozens of other artists.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
The biggest stars, including headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G, will hit the stage with unforgettable performances.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Michelada Fest Chicago has announced its music lineup for this summer, with headliners including Latin Mafia, Jhayco, Jessie Reyez and Sean Paul.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
This year's headliners are Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G.
—Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
As for Coachella as a whole, the festival takes over the desert for its signature two weekends — this year April 10 – 12 and April 17 – 19 — with Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G serving as headliners.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Along with Carpenter, the other headliners at Coachella this year include Justin Bieber, Karol G and Anyma.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Kayla Bartkowski, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Coachella continues its first of two weekends with additional headliners Justin Bieber and Karol G, as well as performances from Addison Rae, FKA Twigs, Iggy Pop, Turnstile, Katseye, PinkPantheress, David Byrne, Sombr and more.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
Both weekends of the festival are sold out, but global audiences can view a livestream on YouTube to see performances from headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G, along with dozens of other artists.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
The biggest stars, including headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G, will hit the stage with unforgettable performances.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Michelada Fest Chicago has announced its music lineup for this summer, with headliners including Latin Mafia, Jhayco, Jessie Reyez and Sean Paul.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
This year's headliners are Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G.
—Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
As for Coachella as a whole, the festival takes over the desert for its signature two weekends — this year April 10 – 12 and April 17 – 19 — with Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G serving as headliners.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Along with Carpenter, the other headliners at Coachella this year include Justin Bieber, Karol G and Anyma.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headliners
Noun
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In the 2024-25 season, the Sixers went 24-58 as the team dealt with injuries to their three biggest stars in Joel Embiid, Maxey and George.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The cast includes returning stars Bryan Cranston, Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Kennedy Masterson, Justin Berfield and Emy Coligado, alongside newcomers Keeley Karsten, Vaughan Murrae, Kiana Madeira and Caleb Ellsworth-Clark.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those instructional leadership directors will supervise principals in their region.—
Samuel O’Neal
April 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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Kia Banks, president of the Chicago Principals & Administrators Association, said principals have so far only prepared for a full day of attendance.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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