center stage
noun
1
: the central part of a theatrical stage
2
: a central or highly prominent position
an issue that has taken center stage in the campaign
center stage
adjective or adverb
Examples of center stage in a Sentence
The actor stood alone at center stage.
As we wrap up work on the old project, a new one moves to center stage.
The issue is expected to take center stage in the elections.
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The emotion holds center stage, backed by adamant violins and horns and sneaky melodies that vault up an octave to hit surprising notes.
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Their pictures were also center stage, beneath an American flag and surrounded by flowers.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
The center stage was paved in real brick, as if the show were being performed not just in New York but on it as well.
—David Lachapelle, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2024
Naomi McPherson, Muna’s primary producer and second guitarist alongside Josette Maskin, was stationed behind a synth earlier in the evening, but is now center stage, accompanying Gavin on lead vocals.
—Abigail Covington, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2024
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Their pictures were also center stage, beneath an American flag and surrounded by flowers.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
The center stage was paved in real brick, as if the show were being performed not just in New York but on it as well.
—David Lachapelle, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2024
Naomi McPherson, Muna’s primary producer and second guitarist alongside Josette Maskin, was stationed behind a synth earlier in the evening, but is now center stage, accompanying Gavin on lead vocals.
—Abigail Covington, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for center stage
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“Center stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/center%20stage. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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