Meaning of the word headliner in English

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headliner

US /ˈhedˌlaɪ.nɚ/
UK /ˈhedˌlaɪ.nɚ/
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Noun

1.

the most important or famous performer or act in a show or concert

Example:
The band was the headliner at the music festival.
She became a popular headliner in comedy clubs.
2.

a prominent headline in a newspaper or magazine

Example:
The scandal made headliner news across the country.
The editor decided to use a bold headliner for the breaking story.
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