top-linern.
/ˈtɒplʌɪnə/, /ˌtɒpˈlʌɪnə/, U.S. /ˈtɑpˌlaɪnər/, /ˌtɑpˈlaɪnər/, Australian English /ˈtɔpˌlɑenə/, /ˌtɔpˈlɑenə/, New Zealand English /ˈtɒpˌlɑenə/, /ˌtɒpˈlɑenə/ 1. A performer who takes top billing at a show, venue, etc., and who typically appears last; an act, show, etc., receiving such billing; a star attraction; = headliner n.1 2. Also in extended use.
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the mind > attention and judgement > importance > [noun] > one who is important > one who has leading position or is most important
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king bee1792
gentleman, man of lead1793
queen bee1823
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protagonist1837
kingpin1861
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headliner1896
big boy1921
numero uno1944
godfather1963
society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > performer > [noun] > types of performer > star or principal
star1808
co-star1888
starlet1910
television star1931
principal1936
vedette1963
1895 N.-Y. Times 28 Apr. ii. 12/2 The National Trio are also among the top liners, along with the French musical troupe, the Barras.
1927 Daily Express 9 June 9/1 Kelly's first fight as a top-liner at the Blackfriar's Hall.
1970 Daily Tel. 29 Apr. 13/1 On the club circuit there are top-liners..making up to £400 a week.
2018 Ghanaian Times (Nexis) 22 Oct. The top-liner on the night did not live up to the high bill as expected with an unimpressive show from both boxers.
2. A person who or thing which ranks in the highest category or bracket. Now chiefly Australian and New Zealand.
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the mind > goodness and badness > quality of being good > excellence > [noun] > excellent person or thing
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1928 Daily Express 19 June 16/1 Every Ascot race is a top-liner.
1950 Sport 7 Apr. 9/1 For months past people have been trying to grab tickets for this match, which is always a top-liner.
2018 Border Mail (Austral.) (Nexis) 21 May Since he overcame the problems late last year, he's emerged as a genuine top-liner.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2022).
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