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
Two little flips Samsung is giving the Z Fold 7 top billing right now, but new flip phones might steal the show.
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ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
In the tailored world, the double-breasted jacket took top billing, with this historically dressy model styled in a more relaxed way: unbuttoned and paired with polo knits or button-front shirts open at the neck.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
MacPherson shared top billing with junior pitcher Ryoko Schroth.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
And, as in so many other big non-European cities, Real Madrid and the rest of the usual suspects also compete for top billing.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
In the tailored world, the double-breasted jacket took top billing, with this historically dressy model styled in a more relaxed way: unbuttoned and paired with polo knits or button-front shirts open at the neck.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
MacPherson shared top billing with junior pitcher Ryoko Schroth.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
And, as in so many other big non-European cities, Real Madrid and the rest of the usual suspects also compete for top billing.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top billing
Noun
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Then Marquez found himself at center stage surrounded by the Kansas City Symphony.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Extra Value Meals feel like a natural extension, returning value to center stage.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Solskjaer spent more than three years out of the managerial spotlight before taking the Besiktas coaching role in January 2025.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are few athletes whose spotlight shines brighter than the one chased by paparazzi bulbs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jalen Carter’s ejection understandably received the attention on Thursday, but Jordan Davis’ performance should not be lost in the shuffle.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Of course, Grande just appearing anywhere tonight garnered attention from fans in the room.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Top billing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top%20billing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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