Meaning of top billing | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The most prominent name on lists of cast and crew, or in advertising.
   uncountable, usually
2. A position of prominence.
   figuratively, uncountable, usually

Examples

“She had top billing on the past three films.”

“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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