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
But the co-headliners remained the nucleus of the show, not a single note wasted.
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Their surf-psychedelic style and independent rise in the Southern California music scene set them apart from many festival headliners.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
The event featured a wealth of emerging talent including Daffo, RIP Magic and Westside Cowboy, alongside headliners English Teacher, the winners of the 2024 Mercury Prize.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Since its start in 2018, Mile 0 headliners have included Tyler Childers, Whiskey Myers, the Turnpike Troubadours, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, and Cody Jinks.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Nadal and Williams are the sports headliners on Thursday.
—Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
The night rounded out with the event’s headliners, The Lox.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Summerfest in Milwaukee has announced three 2026 American Family Insurance Amphitheater headliners so far — and now, the first headliner for the BMO Pavilion next year.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Both Coachella weekends sold out in days, following the news of the A-list headliners.
—Jeff Nelson, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Their surf-psychedelic style and independent rise in the Southern California music scene set them apart from many festival headliners.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
The event featured a wealth of emerging talent including Daffo, RIP Magic and Westside Cowboy, alongside headliners English Teacher, the winners of the 2024 Mercury Prize.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Since its start in 2018, Mile 0 headliners have included Tyler Childers, Whiskey Myers, the Turnpike Troubadours, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, and Cody Jinks.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Nadal and Williams are the sports headliners on Thursday.
—Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
The night rounded out with the event’s headliners, The Lox.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Summerfest in Milwaukee has announced three 2026 American Family Insurance Amphitheater headliners so far — and now, the first headliner for the BMO Pavilion next year.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Both Coachella weekends sold out in days, following the news of the A-list headliners.
—Jeff Nelson, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headliners
Noun
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But please know that those stars are given tenderly.—
Lily Osler,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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But the very nature of the connection between stars and their audience is now evolving, according to the IMDb report.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Mag Bay, whose principals launched Cabo Yachts back in the 1990s, was almost hidden at the show among the other high-end offshore boats.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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What state law, education professors say Conservators have the power to direct, approve or disapprove actions of the board of trustees, superintendent and campus principals, according to state law.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Headliners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headliners. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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