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 DeGette went on to narrowly earn her place on the ballot in late March at the 1st Congressional District party assembly, just clearing the eligibility threshold while Kiros, 29, won top billing. — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026 The move is shocking given Hardy's top billing on the series, which also stars Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026 Located in Old Poway Park, the Hamburger Factory has a big menu, with hamburgers getting top billing. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026 Boston, Massachusetts History and seafood share top billing here. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for top billing

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Noun

With the June 18 election of former Manchester Mayor (and next Prime Minister) Andy Burnham in Manchester-adjacent Makersfield, standing next to him on the conference center stage was none other than Count Binface.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Right away, the engineering takes center stage, underscoring both form and function.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of center stage

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This upcoming bloom spotlights a plant nicknamed Odora, who last opened in 2024, and Odorysseus, a rookie public bloomer.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Millions pre-ordered without seeing a second of raw mechanics, and if Rockstar runs the RDR2 script, a dedicated gameplay trailer arrives after the cinematic one rather than sharing its spotlight.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of spotlight

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Hernan Lopez is president of Owl & Co, an advisory firm focused on media and the attention economy.

— Hernan Lopez, Variety, 10 July 2026
Broad panels open the interiors to water and sky, allowing the lake to enter the home without the structure competing for attention.

— Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of attention

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