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
But in a league where coaches seemingly vie to be recognized as the fiercest defender of the conference’s true power, the 70-year-old Izzo once again took top billing after losing on Saturday to Wisconsin in the conference semifinals.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Tights move from an ensemble cast member to near top billing, there is just so much more stocking visible with a higher hemline.
—Chloe Malle, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
Both championship games get top billing on ESPN, with the women playing Sunday afternoon and the men competing for a championship on Memorial Day.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025
Two title fights get top billing on the upcoming UFC 317 pay-per-view event.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Tights move from an ensemble cast member to near top billing, there is just so much more stocking visible with a higher hemline.
—Chloe Malle, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
Both championship games get top billing on ESPN, with the women playing Sunday afternoon and the men competing for a championship on Memorial Day.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025
Two title fights get top billing on the upcoming UFC 317 pay-per-view event.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top billing
Noun
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But their turn at center stage could be coming soon.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2025
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Expected at center stage is Apple’s new iOS, unveiling new features and designs that will ripple through other platforms including laptops, iPads, watches and more.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The Locarno team also put a spotlight on Liu’s other artistic work.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Vandersloot’s injury immediately thrust Van Lith into an unexpected spotlight.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The issue was first brought to the judge's attention while court was in session on June 10.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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That’s despite its generous 7.9% dividend, which should be getting more attention.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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