staged 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of stagednext
as in sensational

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staged

2 of 2

verb

past tense of stage
as in offered
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition staged the full body of Shakespeare's plays in the course of a year

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staged
  1. sensational
  2. presented
  3. showy
  4. gave
  5. carried
  6. elaborate
  7. performed
  8. grandiose
Adjective
  • Then there is the sensational gala at the end of act one.
    Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
  • This led to a surge in Northern Lights cruises and travel packages, with sensational displays reported across the country.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of sensational
Verb
  • The trophies will be presented during the ceremony on Saturday, January 18, at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Westwood.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Career Achievement Awards will be presented to Oscar-winning original Star Wars editor Paul Hirsch and Maysie Hoy, whose credits include The Six Triple Eight and multiple Dolly Parton telefilms.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of presented
Adjective
  • Luckily, the showy bracts can hold their colors for months.
    Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • For starters, the director suggested that Abrams get rid of the showy flash-forward scene that the script originally started with, begrudgingly written by Abrams upon the insistence of some who tried to convince him that the kick-off needed a catchy hook.
    Tomris Laffly, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of showy
Verb
  • So many of Italy’s traditional food festivals began not long after, when the emergence of culinary tourism and growing appreciation for local food traditions gave rise to new annual celebrations.
    John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said Gladys Serrano extracted five teeth from a woman in her Hempstead apartment and only gave her a paper towel to absorb the blood.
    David Matthews, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gave
Verb
  • For example, of the 2,430 Major League Baseball games played during the 2024 regular season, only 150 were carried nationally on traditional broadcast or streaming channels.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This marks the show’s return to FOX, which carried the show from its 1990 inaugural broadcast through 2006.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of carried
Adjective
  • Beyond Surface Solutions Many companies default to superficial fixes: elaborate office perks that go unused, engagement surveys that collect dust with no follow-up action, values statements that ring hollow, town halls where few speak up and cultural initiatives that feel forced.
    Louis Carter, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Charles then carved out a more elaborate role as heir to the throne focusing on major projects like the Prince's Trust, which seeks to boost employment opportunities for young people.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of elaborate
Verb
  • The London location performed so well F1 Arcade raised money at a $125 million valuation five months later.
    Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These tools also enable teams to better meet KPIs such as platform service availability, regression-free deployments and ensuring maintenance is performed within estimated timeframes.
    Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of performed
Adjective
  • Since 1920s Hollywood, the red carpet has been a grandiose location for the best beauty moments in history.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Le Cave Du Chateau Upon entering the grandiose doors of Le Clarence, located just opposite the restaurant’s entrance is the Le Cave Du Chateau, the wine shop of Domaine Clarence Dillon.
    Tim Lai, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of grandiose
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