headliner
noun
head·lin·er
ˈhed-ˌlī-nər 
1
: the principal performer in a show : star
broadly
: personality sense 4b
2
: fabric covering the inside of the roof of an automobile
Examples of headliner in a Sentence
He was the headliner at a local night club.
a headliner on variety shows in the early days of TV
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By featuring local talent alongside international headliners like Shakira and Peso Pluma, Sueños aims to bridge the gap between global fame and local artistry, offering attendees a rich tapestry of musical experiences.
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Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
But their maturation only tells half of the story of how UBS, in particular, has become such a hotbed for Caribbean headliners.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 22 May 2025
With headliner Ron’s Garage will be Flathead Sixx, Rockhounds, and Rewind Band.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Moore closed the festival that night, as the surprise guest of the headliners, Coldplay.
—Bob Mehr, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
But their maturation only tells half of the story of how UBS, in particular, has become such a hotbed for Caribbean headliners.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 22 May 2025
With headliner Ron’s Garage will be Flathead Sixx, Rockhounds, and Rewind Band.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Moore closed the festival that night, as the surprise guest of the headliners, Coldplay.
—Bob Mehr, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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“Headliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headliner. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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