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
Jess Cooney’s has always demanded top billing.
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Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Estévez lived up to his top billing.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
Tomorrow, the museum goes one step further by bumping him from top billing to solo performer.
—J. S. Marcus, Air Mail, 24 Jan. 2026
But the Outback gets top billing for its outdoorsy appeal and versatility.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
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Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Estévez lived up to his top billing.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
Tomorrow, the museum goes one step further by bumping him from top billing to solo performer.
—J. S. Marcus, Air Mail, 24 Jan. 2026
But the Outback gets top billing for its outdoorsy appeal and versatility.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for top billing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for top billing
Noun
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Lowland Celery Salad Celery, please step center stage and into the spotlight.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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The landscaping, gardening and home improvement show features a garden promenade, highlighting design trends and hardscaping products; seminars on the cooking patio and garden center stage; gardening presentations; and more.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Far from a depressing gray room located in a basement, The Bridge and its massive windows put a spotlight on the natural beauty of Hong Kong.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Now in its 30th year, the Webby Awards spotlight Internet excellence, from viral memes and podcasters to content creators and filmmakers.—
Annie Harrigan,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
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Plan well in advance The buzz is big — and few Charlotte restaurant openings have gotten this much attention recently.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thankfully, having children is not a job requirement, but your inner child will rejoice at all the attention.—
Emily Menez,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Top billing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top%20billing. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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