center stage

center stage

noun

Definition of CENTER STAGE

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

1. The actor stood alone at center stage.
2. As we wrap up work on the old project, a new one moves to center stage.
3. The issue is expected to take center stage in the elections.

First Known Use of CENTER STAGE

1954

Related to CENTER STAGE

Synonyms: catbird seat, limelight, spotlight, top billing

Related Words: front burner; attention, heed, notice

Near Antonyms: back burner

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Rhymes with CENTER STAGE

batting cage, disengage, golden age, legal age, mental age, middle age, multistage, ossifrage, overage, report stage, saxifrage, scarlet sage, underage