as in top billing
the center of public attention
a public health problem that has moved to center stage in recent years
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Recent Examples of center stage
Their pictures were also center stage, beneath an American flag and surrounded by flowers.
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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
Housing policy is center stage in many of the country's mayoral elections this year.
—Sami Sparber, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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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
Housing policy is center stage in many of the country's mayoral elections this year.
—Sami Sparber, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center stage
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Of all the things Trump talked about on the campaign trail, cybersecurity didn’t get top billing.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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But in 2024, the rose once again has top billing in the world of perfume.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
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This is part of Conde Nast Traveler's spotlight on family cruise travel.Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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The mystery in New Jersey and similar phenomena in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, among other states, have put a spotlight on the ongoing efforts of state and federal legislators to expand the government’s access to counter-UAS technology.Dell Cameron, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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But, right now, any missed vote gets a lot of attention.CBS News, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Schumacher family has been at the center of public attention for a long time, particularly due to Michael Schumacher's illustrious career.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Despite his wealth and influence he was known for studiously avoiding personal publicity and the media limelight.Patrick Frater, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
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Maricopa County Sheriff Russ Skinner said Tuesday his office is prepared for potential security issues as officials continued to prepare for the national limelight ahead of the general election.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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Seems to me that the Giants are in the catbird seat.Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 24 July 2024
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William Byron, on the other hand, is in the catbird seat among Hendrick Motorsports drivers and sits with a seven-point cushion above the cutoff line.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Center stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center%20stage. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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