How to Use stage presence in a Sentence

stage presence

noun
  • Create a stage presence that sets you apart from the rest.
    Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Over the years, he’s made a name for himself as a quick wit with stage presence.
    Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 3 May 2023
  • Each has a stunning, polished stage presence and knows it.
    Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
  • The combination of story, stage presence, and sound drew in the crowd throughout their too-short set.
    Erin MacLeod, SPIN, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Their stage presence, amazing bands and the electricity in the crowd was almost too much for my 12 year old brain.
    Melody Chiu, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Tate McRae is once again showcasing her epic stage presence.
    Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
  • But Fancy is not simply a stage presence adapting her routine to a book.
    Hazlitt, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Outside of film, Hunnicutt has a great stage presence, too.
    Clare Fisher, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Playing shows with them really helped me with my stage presence.
    Danny Klein, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Not that Urie turned into a confident stage presence overnight.
    Dallas News, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Since the band’s last Detroit appearance at the Fox in 2018, Greta hasn’t just upgraded its stage presence.
    Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Yunho shared his expressions and stage presence have evolved.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 16 June 2023
  • On Wednesday, Kober had a commanding stage presence and off-the-cuff ease with the character’s mean-spirited lines.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2023
  • But his stage presence and confidence in performing live were a sticking point.
    Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 22 Mar. 2023
  • With his crinkled smile, breezy tunes and barefoot stage presence, Jimmy Buffett encompassed the persona of a beach bum.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Determined to boost his son’s stage presence, the elder Wilson had a lightbulb moment.
    Helena Andrews-Dyer, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Meanwhile, even actor James Marsden couldn’t help but fangirl over Luke’s stage presence.
    Rebecca Norris, Country Living, 15 May 2023
  • But before her man emerged, Rosalía reminded the crowd of her own commanding stage presence.
    Staff Reports, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Karina has a natural stage presence to her that comes through whether performing in front of a crowd or rehearsing alone.
    Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
  • The War and Treaty has a high-energy, revival-style stage presence filled with passion and incredible talent.
    Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 12 May 2023
  • The first scene is brilliantly written and executed, thanks in large part to Bauer’s muscular stage presence.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2023
  • Trex’s dancing prowess and zany stage presence proved to be a winning combination for Mandel.
    USA TODAY, 31 May 2023
  • Tony Bennett, who died Friday at age 96, not only sang many times in Milwaukee but was brought here twice specifically to launch new venues with his classy stage presence and warm voice.
    Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 21 July 2023
  • His vocals were topped with a stage presence that crossed Elvis Presley with Michael Jackson, with sharp little hand movements that exploded into full-body shakes.
    Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 10 Dec. 2023
  • Known for his chart-topping hits and electrifying stage presence, Usher has always been a force to reckon with in the music industry.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 2 Nov. 2023
  • As a key member of Terror Squad, her magnetic lyricism and commanding stage presence became a large part of the group’s dynamic.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 11 Aug. 2023
  • But her charisma and stage presence made critics overlook her shortcomings.
    Jonathan Kandell, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2023
  • With enough energy to tear the roof off of any venue, the punk-tinged SoCal rock quartet has the stage presence and chaotic positivity to turn any stage into a raucous party.
    Josh Chesler, SPIN, 15 May 2023
  • The pageant is judged based on a personal interview, poise, personality, stage presence and a question on stage.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The hypnotic nature of the music was manifested in Lee's precise and reserved stage presence.
    Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 4 May 2024

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