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
Among the headliners is another hoops fan favorite, DJ Diesel, also known as Shaquille O'Neal.
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Kenny Choi, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip campground, unofficially known as the rally headquarters every August, has been announcing 2026 bands and tickets sales for the past few months, including headliners Lainey Wilson, Lynyrd Skynyrd and rock ’n’ roll megastar Yungblud, who was revealed this week.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Mar. 2026
Can high-profile rookies Nolan McLean and Carson Benge establish themselves as the headliners of the team’s next core?
—D.j. Short, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Oh, and both Comedyfort headliners — Hannibal Buress and Joe Pera — are sold out.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
The 2026 Baja Beach Fest lineup was announced Tuesday (March 24), and will feature Anuel AA, Junior H, Nicky Jam and Ozuna as headliners for this year’s festival.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
Major headliners include The Pixies, The String Cheese Incident, Andy Grammer, and Spoon.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
The two bands join past headliners like last year’s double bill of All American Rejects and Bret Michaels, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rick Springfield, Journey and many others in the concert’s 34-year history.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
Justin Robinson and Jake Blount are among the headliners for the Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival.
—Marcheta Fornoff, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Kenny Choi, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip campground, unofficially known as the rally headquarters every August, has been announcing 2026 bands and tickets sales for the past few months, including headliners Lainey Wilson, Lynyrd Skynyrd and rock ’n’ roll megastar Yungblud, who was revealed this week.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Mar. 2026
Can high-profile rookies Nolan McLean and Carson Benge establish themselves as the headliners of the team’s next core?
—D.j. Short, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Oh, and both Comedyfort headliners — Hannibal Buress and Joe Pera — are sold out.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
The 2026 Baja Beach Fest lineup was announced Tuesday (March 24), and will feature Anuel AA, Junior H, Nicky Jam and Ozuna as headliners for this year’s festival.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
Major headliners include The Pixies, The String Cheese Incident, Andy Grammer, and Spoon.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
The two bands join past headliners like last year’s double bill of All American Rejects and Bret Michaels, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rick Springfield, Journey and many others in the concert’s 34-year history.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
Justin Robinson and Jake Blount are among the headliners for the Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival.
—Marcheta Fornoff, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headliners
Noun
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Even if giant, enormous voids with no stars and galaxies in them at all did exist, this structure couldn’t possibly be one of those.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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The former’s Grand Luxe iteration will appear on the 950 Platinum-Gold model in the collection, which offers up that base in 18-karat Sedna Gold alongside a Constellation medallion in 18-karat white gold with an Observatory dome done in white opal enamel surrounded by stars.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unlike many family office principals, Lazarian does not invest for the long term, aiming to flip properties in two to three years.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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Teachers, principals, even local boards of education now must simply do what they’re told.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Headliners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headliners. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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