top billing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of top billing
First recorded in 1940–45
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Though Jason and his Argonauts get top billing in the 1963 B-movie classic, it’s Ray Harryhausen’s sword-wielding troop of the undead that steal the show.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
If Wall Street were Hollywood, SpaceX’s initial public offering would get top billing.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
Sports is expected to get top billing at this week’s upfront presentations, a must-buy for brands because of its massive scale for live audiences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
The developer of a multiplayer shooter given top billing at The Game Awards has laid off multiple staff members just two weeks after its release.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
Dane tried to visualize a scene in which he shared top billing with Queex and shuddered.
From Plague Ship by Andre Norton
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