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top billing

American  

noun

Theater.

  1. the first or most prominent position in a list of actors or entertainers, as on a marquee or screen.

Etymology

Origin of top billing

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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The Lakers' supremacy in that era ensured their top billing.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Ms. Weiss is somehow reportedly to share top billing with CBS News President Tom Cibrowski, a veteran of ABC.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

While her claims failed to gain top billing on any of Fox News’ programming, Gabbard appeared on at least two Fox shows on Wednesday to tout her claims.

From Salon • Jul. 28, 2025

The RHS and BBC Radio 2 Dog Garden, created by Monty Don, gave four-legged visitors rare top billing.

From BBC • May 19, 2025

As an author, I was willing to let other people amend my work just so long as my name always got top billing.

From Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman's Crusade for Free Software by Williams, Sam

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