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headliner

American  
[hed-lahy-ner] / ˈhɛdˌlaɪ nər /

noun

  1. a performer whose name appears most prominently in a program or advertisement or on a marquee; star.

headliner British  
/ ˈhɛdˌlaɪnə /

noun

  1. a performer given prominent billing; star

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Etymology

Origin of headliner

First recorded in 1890–95; headline + -er 1

Example Sentences

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US rapper Kanye West has been announced as the headliner for all three nights of this year's Wireless festival.

From BBC

The headliners and line-up for Saturday are going to be announced on the Radio 1 Breakfast Show on Monday morning.

From BBC

While their genre peers’ fates have varied, Mumford & Sons remained perennial arena and festival headliners, with an ambitious midcareer streak in the studio.

From Los Angeles Times

Scotland's most popular music festival will bring forward the set time of their headliner so revellers can watch Scotland play in the World Cup.

From BBC

But anyone who grew up with the chicest member of the Muppets’ ensemble cast, whether on their TVs or in their dreams, understands she’s an eternal headliner.

From Salon

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