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headliner

[hed-lahy-ner] / ˈhɛdˌlaɪ nər /








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Yet last year’s lineup included Colombian reggaeton artist Feid as headliner, along with DJs Deorro, Funk Tribu and Sara Landry, who boosted the Latino community’s presence at the event.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

Kemp said that, alongside Saturday's headliner Raye, the weekend's line-up had "spanned a generation of divas".

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

Trump then announced himself as the headliner, boasting online that he could draw larger audiences than Elvis Presley and promising music chosen to suit his supporters.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

Please run your imaginary hand across the microfiber suede-wrapped headliner, interrupted only by the corner-to-corner sunroof.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 6, 2026

The headliner in the 5,000 meters— three miles and 188 yards—was Norman Bright, a twenty-six-year-old schoolteacher.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand




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