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
Boston, Massachusetts History and seafood share top billing here.
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Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Despite being known as the Garden State, New Jersey doesn’t always get top billing for its agricultural scene.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Ham and lamb may get top billing, but the real stars of Easter dinner are the sides.
—Phoebe Fry, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Broadway, writes my USA TODAY colleague Patrick Ryan, is giving some of those issues top billing during the 2026 season.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Despite being known as the Garden State, New Jersey doesn’t always get top billing for its agricultural scene.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Ham and lamb may get top billing, but the real stars of Easter dinner are the sides.
—Phoebe Fry, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Broadway, writes my USA TODAY colleague Patrick Ryan, is giving some of those issues top billing during the 2026 season.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for top billing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for top billing
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Unlike an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, where the whiskey truly takes center stage, Branch Water is a lighter thanks to the brightness of the grapefruit, the refreshingness of the cucumber, and sparkling water that mellows everything out without masking the spirit altogether.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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This storybook haven is constantly full of flowers and foliage with roses taking the center stage.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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In a world where an AI hoax could easily be promulgated across social media, or in which conspiracy theorists would likely attack a real discovery, the protocols are intended to encourage best practice and safeguard astronomers when the media spotlight falls on them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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Its boutique spa spotlights Farmaesthetics, award-winning face and body treatments that emphasize organic botanicals and grounding massage techniques.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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Talarico on Monday drew attention to his campaign winning the endorsement of Houston attorney Dan Cogdell, who was part of Paxton’s defense team during the Republican’s historic impeachment trial in 2023 that ended in acquittal.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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While much attention since the fire has focused on rebuilding physical structures, Nemecek said preserving the ranch’s purpose is equally important.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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“Top billing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top%20billing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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