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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The voters hope the economy is center stage at the debate.
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Esther Castillejo, ABC News, 27 June 2024
Immigration, reproductive rights are going to be center stage, the economy as well on Thursday night.
—Nbc Universal, NBC News, 23 June 2024
Penelope Featherington and and Colin Bridgerton's romance is center stage on the Netflix show's third season
Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton have a great relationship both on-screen and off.
—Francesca Gariano, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
There, thankfully, the focus stays on the performance: The backdrop shifts to a black sky punctuated by stars, and Williams has Lewis illuminated by a spotlight belting her heart out from center stage.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2024
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Esther Castillejo, ABC News, 27 June 2024
Immigration, reproductive rights are going to be center stage, the economy as well on Thursday night.
—Nbc Universal, NBC News, 23 June 2024
Penelope Featherington and and Colin Bridgerton's romance is center stage on the Netflix show's third season
Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton have a great relationship both on-screen and off.
—Francesca Gariano, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
There, thankfully, the focus stays on the performance: The backdrop shifts to a black sky punctuated by stars, and Williams has Lewis illuminated by a spotlight belting her heart out from center stage.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Apr. 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 4 Jul. 2024.
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