headliner
noun
head·lin·er
ˈhed-ˌlī-nər 
1
: the principal performer in a show : star
broadly
: personality sense 4b
2
: fabric covering the inside of the roof of an automobile
Examples of headliner in a Sentence
He was the headliner at a local night club.
a headliner on variety shows in the early days of TV
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Boston could send a deal with first baseman Triston Casas acting as the headliner to acquire Cease.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Beyoncé is the headliner on a packed day on the streamer, which also includes Mariah Carey, Nate Bargatze, and even a second football game.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
Along with Scott, the 2024 Miami lineup featured headliners Future and Playboi Carti.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Dec. 2024
Personal branding often sounds like a solo journey, but your backup singers are just as crucial as the headliner.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Beyoncé is the headliner on a packed day on the streamer, which also includes Mariah Carey, Nate Bargatze, and even a second football game.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
Along with Scott, the 2024 Miami lineup featured headliners Future and Playboi Carti.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Dec. 2024
Personal branding often sounds like a solo journey, but your backup singers are just as crucial as the headliner.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for headliner
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“Headliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headliner. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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