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
In that light, Zazu Myers’ production design probably deserves top billing here.
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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
Pho Phong Luu The steaming bowls of pho might get top billing but the garlic-fish sauce wings at this Vietnamese cafe pack an umami punch like few others in town.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025
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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
Pho Phong Luu The steaming bowls of pho might get top billing but the garlic-fish sauce wings at this Vietnamese cafe pack an umami punch like few others in town.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top billing
Noun
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Released in September 2024 through a joint venture between EZMNY Records and Motown, the album marked Thomas’ return to center stage after years behind the scenes.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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The cast of Southern Charm takes the spotlight with their genteel draw and spirited shenanigans center stage to give fans the perfect fix ahead of a buzz-worthy new season.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Bad Bunny was thrust into the national spotlight as it was announced he was chosen to be Super Bowl LV’s halftime show performer.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Friendly Confines still full of 'joy' Amid the increasingly aggressive crackdown, many in Chicago are trying to maintain a sense of normalcy and big events help eclipse the national spotlight that comes from immigration agents shooting residents or Trump calling for the governor’s arrest.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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If the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel holds, where will The Free Press focus the majority of its editorial attention?—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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White working-class people in struggling Rust Belt communities have gotten a great deal of media attention in a partisan context in recent years.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Top billing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top%20billing. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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