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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Those young stars were center stage in the Sky’s first win of the season and the first for rookie coach Tyler Marsh.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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For many nonprofits, the job of fundraising is now center stage.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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The first two episodes of the show debut June 2, and under Kutler, MSNBC’s chief, MSNBC has begun putting a spotlight on its reach via YouTube and TikTok.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Additionally, ensure exterior pathways are well-lit by installing solar lights or motion sensors with spotlights.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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Last year’s opportunity, combined with growth that both Mason and legendary 49ers running backs coach Bobby Turner talked about at length, caught the attention of teams like the Vikings.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Some thinkers would envy the attention Yarvin is receiving.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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