as in center stage
the center of public attention
despite being of epic proportions, the famine overseas rarely received top billing in the American press
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Recent Examples of top billing
Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel The Five-Star hotel is the likeliest luxury property to receive top billing next season.
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Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In that light, Zazu Myers’ production design probably deserves top billing here.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Kunis, 42, and Portman, 44, played rival ballerinas who were competing for top billing in a stage production of Swan Lake.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The polls were released Thursday, with Montana State receiving top billing in both.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2025
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Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In that light, Zazu Myers’ production design probably deserves top billing here.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Kunis, 42, and Portman, 44, played rival ballerinas who were competing for top billing in a stage production of Swan Lake.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The polls were released Thursday, with Montana State receiving top billing in both.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top billing
Noun
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Radiohead’s decision to play this tour in the round, on a small circular center stage, feels like a symbolic decision rooted in bringing one another close together to try and regain some sense of grounding and connection.—
Daniel Dylan Wray,
Pitchfork,
5 Nov. 2025
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Like those film noir classics, the episode begins in black and white, with Clarkson standing center stage in front of her band to sing her latest Kellyoke pick.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The discovery pipeline is reinforced by EFP’s Future Frames — in partnership with Karlovy Vary and spun out to Hamburg and Seville — bringing young helmers into the SEFF ecosystem with shorts spotlights and talent meetings.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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But the announcements of flight cancelations shine a spotlight on the problem.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Fear, devotion, inquisition, obsession, admiration – all attention is good attention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even so, there’s still time for any 2026 NFL Draft hopefuls to catch the attention of pro scouts.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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