top billing
noun
1
: prominent emphasis, featuring, or advertising
2
: the position at the top of a theatrical bill usually featuring the star's name
Examples of top billing in a Sentence
despite being of epic proportions, the famine overseas rarely received top billing in the American press
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The brand-name drugs’ homepages generally get top billing.
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Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
As the networks’ stock of sitcoms, procedurals and medical dramas continues to dwindle, the stuff that really moves the marketing needle has taken over top billing—and an even greater share of ad spending.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2025
Chronic diseases need top billing, not infectious diseases like measles and COVID
Means and her brother gained attention after an appearance on Tucker Carlson's podcast last August.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Typical Housing, downtown get top billing in Carter’s State of the City address
Where are Gophers projected to go in NFL draft?
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2025
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Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
As the networks’ stock of sitcoms, procedurals and medical dramas continues to dwindle, the stuff that really moves the marketing needle has taken over top billing—and an even greater share of ad spending.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2025
Chronic diseases need top billing, not infectious diseases like measles and COVID
Means and her brother gained attention after an appearance on Tucker Carlson's podcast last August.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Typical Housing, downtown get top billing in Carter’s State of the City address
Where are Gophers projected to go in NFL draft?
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for top billing
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“Top billing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20billing. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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