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单词 top billing
释义

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

Synonyms

  • catbird seat
  • center stage
  • limelight
  • spotlight
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Example Sentences

despite being of epic proportions, the famine overseas rarely received top billing in the American press
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Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined at sense 1

top billing

noun

as in center stage
the center of public attention despite being of epic proportions, the famine overseas rarely received top billing in the American press

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • center stage
  • spotlight
  • catbird seat
  • attention
  • limelight
  • front burner
  • heed
  • notice

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • back burner
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