top billing

Definition of top billingnext
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 home has been featured in several publications, including Dwell, One Kindesign and Das Ideale Heim, a Swiss interior design magazine that gave the property top billing on its cover. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026 On the game’s standard cover, Miami sophomore receiver Malachi Toney — one of the breakout stars of the 2025 season, who helped the Hurricanes tear through the Playoff to a national runner-up finish — earned top billing alongside Oregon quarterback Dante Moore and Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy. David Ubben, New York Times, 2 June 2026 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 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 See All Example Sentences for top billing
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Noun
  • In Nolan’s rendition, humanity and empathy is brought center stage to the story, instantly capturing and holding the audience's interest.
    Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Anne Hathaway’s take on casual-cool dressing puts her sneakers at the center stage of her outfit.
    Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • The public spotlight on what happened may have grown less intense, but the attention will again be turned to ground zero as people gather to read names and remember.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Millions of new fans could discover elite international volleyball just before the Olympic spotlight arrives.
    Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Start with the practical fix that frees attention for what matters next.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The public spotlight on what happened may have grown less intense, but the attention will again be turned to ground zero as people gather to read names and remember.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

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“Top billing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top%20billing. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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