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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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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

In 2026, hundreds of fringe events and additional headliners are to be announced.

From BBC

Things got even weirder when it came to the headliner.

From Salon

Alphabet earnings are the headliner for later, but for now, investors continue to weigh the fallout from embattled software stocks after Anthropic’s “Cowork” bombshell.

From MarketWatch

The Puerto Rican pop star is this year's headliner for the set, with this weekend's championship game in Santa Clara, California, expected to be watched by more than 120 million in the United States alone.

From BBC

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