main attraction
The big draw
The main attraction is the primary draw or central feature of an event, place, or experience—the thing people come specifically to see.
A circus has its main attraction, a theme park its signature ride, a concert its headliner: The fireworks were the main attraction.
The phrase often appears in promotional contexts but also describes whatever dominates attention in any situation: Her grandmother's pie was the main attraction at every family gathering.
- pièce de résistanceOutstanding item in collection
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
- showstopperSpectacular crowd-pleasing performance
- highlightMost notable part
- headline actFeatured main performer
star of the show · spotlight · headliner · iconic landmark · spectacle · blockbuster · big draw · best-seller · drawcard · focus · keynote speaker · wonder · national treasure · crowd-puller · scenic vista · brand ambassador · center of attention · crowd-pleaser
- "Main" phrases
- celebritiesmovie stars, A-lister, pop stars, superstar, celebrity
- centres of attentioncelebrities, stars, headliners, guests of honor, honorees
- headlinersheadliner, headline act, top billing, featured artist, lead performer
- center of attentionstar, celebrity, diva, headliner, lead
- crowd pleaserscrowd pleaser, encores, crowd favorite, standing ovations, fan favorite
main attractionopening act
Preliminary concert performer
warm-up act · supporting act · undercard · sideshow · preliminary
main attractionturnoff
Exit from main road
bore · dud · non-event · disappointment · letdown
main attractionafterthought
Idea added belatedly
footnote · background · sideshow · distraction · incidental
main, attract, attractive, mainly, maintain, maintenance, attraction, mainstream, unattractive