top billing

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nountop billing (usually uncountable, plural top billings)

uncountableusuallybroadcastingThe most prominent name on lists of cast and crew, or in advertising.
She had top billing on the past three films.
Synonyms: star billing, topline
figurativelyuncountableusuallyA position of prominence.
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.
2016 May 11, David Cameron, “Engagements”, in parliamentary debates (House of Commons), volume 609, column 617

nounThe most prominent name on lists of cast and crew, or in advertising.

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