top billing

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top billing (usually uncountable, plural top billings)

  1. (theater, film) The most prominent name on lists of cast and crew, or in advertising.
    Synonyms: star billing, topline
    She had top billing on the past three films.
  2. (figuratively) A position of prominence.
    • 2016 May 11, David Cameron, “Engagements”, in parliamentary debates (House of Commons)‎[1], volume 609, column 617:
      I am proud to say that the royal Arctic survey ship will be named after David Attenborough. There was strong support for Boaty McBoatface. I think the submarine on the boat will be named Boaty McBoatface but, quite rightly, Attenborough will take top billing.

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