headliner

/ˈhɛdlaɪnər/
noun
  1. The main performer or act in a show, concert, or event.
    • Fans waited hours to see the headliner take the stage.
    • The headliner of the jazz festival was a world-famous saxophonist.
    • The comedy club booked a well-known comedian as the headliner for Saturday night.
  2. A person or thing that receives the most attention in news or media.
    • The scandal made the politician a headliner for weeks.
    • In tech news, the new smartphone was the headliner of the product launch.
    • The young athlete became a headliner after winning the gold medal.
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