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
Broadway, writes my USA TODAY colleague Patrick Ryan, is giving some of those issues top billing during the 2026 season.
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The group has top billing at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound festival in June and Atlanta’s Shaky Knees festival in September.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
Jess Cooney’s has always demanded top billing.
—Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 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
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The group has top billing at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound festival in June and Atlanta’s Shaky Knees festival in September.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
Jess Cooney’s has always demanded top billing.
—Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top billing
Noun
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Hilary Duff takes center stage for her interview during SiriusXM's Small Stage Series in Los Angeles on May 14.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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As a more maximalist mood takes center stage, accessories are becoming bolder, more playful, and intentionally attention-grabbing.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
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The menu spotlights locally sourced Japanese dishes—the nigiri and the sushi rolls are excellent—as well as sake and a solid selection of Japanese whiskey.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Alysa Liu, illuminated by a single spotlight at the center of the ice, skated and twirled and jumped and spun through the same routine that helped her capture an Olympic gold medal three months ago.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Rather than focusing on the White House setting itself, White said his attention quickly turned toward how bugs could affect lighting, camera shots and the overall broadcast presentation during a live pay-per-view event.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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At full time, he was pushed forward by Will Hughes and Maxence Lacroix to take in the appreciation of the supporters, looking almost sheepish at the attention.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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“Top billing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top%20billing. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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