TOP BILLING Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

top billing

noun

Definition of top billing

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 And, more broadly, country-level plans that lay out investable climate projects across different countries received top billing at different forums. — Justin Worland, Time, 26 June 2026 The home has been featured in several publications, including Dwell, One Kindesign and Das Ideale Heim, a Swiss interior design magazine that gave the property top billing on its cover. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026 On the game’s standard cover, Miami sophomore receiver Malachi Toney — one of the breakout stars of the 2025 season, who helped the Hurricanes tear through the Playoff to a national runner-up finish — earned top billing alongside Oregon quarterback Dante Moore and Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy. — David Ubben, New York Times, 2 June 2026 DeGette went on to narrowly earn her place on the ballot in late March at the 1st Congressional District party assembly, just clearing the eligibility threshold while Kiros, 29, won top billing. — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for top billing

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Noun

In Nolan’s rendition, humanity and empathy is brought center stage to the story, instantly capturing and holding the audience's interest.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Anne Hathaway’s take on casual-cool dressing puts her sneakers at the center stage of her outfit.

— Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 July 2026

Definition of center stage

Noun

Now, a new film from writer-director Michael Russell Gunn, The Brink of War, gives this historical moment a worthy spotlight.

— Barry Levitt, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
The offseason addition of two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has again lifted the Heat into the national spotlight, as it is currently set to play 25 games on national TV this season.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of spotlight

Noun

Temperature control requires some attention, as the trailers can heat up quickly in direct sunlight and cool dramatically after dark.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Bernard gets more of the attention; Weru, a native of Kenya, was an international rugby player who is now learning football.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of attention

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