TOP BILLING Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

top billing

noun

Definition of top billing

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 The chicken wings, tenders and sandwiches get top billing here. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026 Stingray City may get top billing, but Grand Cayman’s coral gardens, shore reefs, sea turtles, and shipwrecks give snorkelers plenty of reasons to keep exploring. — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2026 Dry complexions may get top billing here, but this lightweight overachiever plays just as nicely with combination, oily, acne-prone, and everything-in-between skin. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026 Nonwhite voters claim top billing As the first-in-the-South primary, South Carolina was more decisive than Iowa and New Hampshire for nominees Barack Obama in 2008, Hillary Clinton in 2016, and Joe Biden in 2020. — Mike Catalini, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for top billing

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Noun

Prada describes a collaboration between photography and traditional illustration, with the latter taking center stage.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
Held every February, SEWE brings the South’s love of the outdoors center stage with wildlife art, live animal demonstrations, and opportunities to learn about the region’s sporting traditions.

— Sarah Clark, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of center stage

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The Chicago Blackhawks are under a harsh spotlight amid their 4-13-1 start.

— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
Normalize Flexible Work Arrangements For Everyone Leaders can support employees through grief or difficult life events by creating flexibility without shining a spotlight on them.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of spotlight

Noun

Mandarin Oriental’s Asian heritage still runs through its veins, so its dedication to care, service, and attention to detail remains.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Your bed might be the hardest-working piece of furniture in your home, so why not give it a little extra attention?

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of attention

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