Headliner and Principal

Headliner

Headliner noun - The person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show.
Usage example: a headliner on variety shows in the early days of TV
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Principal and headliner are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Principal" instead a noun "Headliner".

Principal

Principal noun - The person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show.
Usage example: my cousin is one of the principals in a new sitcom this fall

Headliner and principal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Headliner" instead a noun "Principal".

Nearby Words: principle, principally, principality, principe

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