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
MacPherson shared top billing with junior pitcher Ryoko Schroth.
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
And, as in so many other big non-European cities, Real Madrid and the rest of the usual suspects also compete for top billing.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 May 2025
For historical context, favorites have won 73 out of the 150 Preakness Stakes runnings, making Journalism's top billing something to take seriously.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
Smith was ranked No. 1 in the U.S. at the time, two spots ahead of his pal, yet the wildly popular Ashe always got top billing.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
And, as in so many other big non-European cities, Real Madrid and the rest of the usual suspects also compete for top billing.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 May 2025
For historical context, favorites have won 73 out of the 150 Preakness Stakes runnings, making Journalism's top billing something to take seriously.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
Smith was ranked No. 1 in the U.S. at the time, two spots ahead of his pal, yet the wildly popular Ashe always got top billing.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top billing
Noun
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Lovett stood tall and stiff at center stage, yet seldom served as the center of attention.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Here's a look at her life 30 years after Clueless put her on center stage.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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This not only amplifies your social status but also puts a spotlight on your role within a community.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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His artwork often puts a spotlight on serious issues such as school shootings, the drug epidemic and human trafficking.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As those markets mature, attention shifts toward practical applications that enhance business operations rather than create new trading vehicles.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The buzz the Panthers generated was unlike anything Texas football has seen, but despite the newfound attention, Gates said the team is hungry and locked in.—
Charles Baggarly
August 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Top billing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top%20billing. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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