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
Kunis, 42, and Portman, 44, played rival ballerinas who were competing for top billing in a stage production of Swan Lake.
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The polls were released Thursday, with Montana State receiving top billing in both.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2025
Pho Phong Luu The steaming bowls of pho might get top billing but the garlic-fish sauce wings at this Vietnamese cafe pack an umami punch like few others in town.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025
While Northern California destinations Lake Tahoe and Shasta Lake didn’t make the list, a Southern California spot got top billing.
—Sarah Linn
july 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The polls were released Thursday, with Montana State receiving top billing in both.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2025
Pho Phong Luu The steaming bowls of pho might get top billing but the garlic-fish sauce wings at this Vietnamese cafe pack an umami punch like few others in town.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025
While Northern California destinations Lake Tahoe and Shasta Lake didn’t make the list, a Southern California spot got top billing.
—Sarah Linn
july 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top billing
Noun
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As a drama moving relentlessly toward division and war, the actions of the great powers—especially of the United States—occupy center stage.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Four years later, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducteees have returned to center stage to share music from their first new album in over 40 years.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
12 Sep. 2025
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Lighting, from spotlights to radiant panels, enhances the space and creates dramatic shadows on statues, chairs and objects.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Principal photography on the movie began in July at London's historic Elstree Studios and this shines a spotlight on how much Amazon is spending on it.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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While the 77th Annual Emmy Awards embraced nostalgia with attention to classics like The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls, it was once again dominated by streaming giants breaking records and reshaping the industry.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Engravings on the bullets caught the agents’ attention.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Top billing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top%20billing. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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