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
In that light, Zazu Myers’ production design probably deserves top billing here.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Kunis, 42, and Portman, 44, played rival ballerinas who were competing for top billing in a stage production of Swan Lake.
—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
Grouplove headlines on Saturday and Austin's Sir Woman takes top billing on Sunday.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 17 July 2025
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Kunis, 42, and Portman, 44, played rival ballerinas who were competing for top billing in a stage production of Swan Lake.
—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
Grouplove headlines on Saturday and Austin's Sir Woman takes top billing on Sunday.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top billing
Noun
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For Shakira, however, Bad Bunny's time to be at the center stage has been a long time coming — and is very well deserved.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The two-hour event featured Mamdani and Cuomo separated in the middle by Sliwa at center stage.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
17 Oct. 2025
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These days, there is a bigger spotlight than ever on tight ends, both in pop culture and through a schematic resurgence across the NFL.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The latest development puts a spotlight on Miami Dade College’s resolve not to hold a new public hearing on the controversial land deal.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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Less than 48 hours later, ICE shut down the block, barreling down Broadway against one-way traffic in armored vehicles, triggering national media attention and immediate protests.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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As kobolds go, Heinzelmann was more harmless than most, going about his business protecting the castle from giants and dwarves and keeping the staff updated on faerie gossip, as well as protecting the chambermaids from unwelcome attentions from visiting noblemen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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