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
As part of that, students constructed part of the exhibition space, including a center stage designed in the shape of a vinyl record.
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Carol Cain, Freep.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Released in September 2024 through a joint venture between EZMNY Records and Motown, the album marked Thomas’ return to center stage after years behind the scenes.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
The cast of Southern Charm takes the spotlight with their genteel draw and spirited shenanigans center stage to give fans the perfect fix ahead of a buzz-worthy new season.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
The aforementioned jobs reports occupy center stage, but there's a handful of other important releases worth calling out.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
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Carol Cain, Freep.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Released in September 2024 through a joint venture between EZMNY Records and Motown, the album marked Thomas’ return to center stage after years behind the scenes.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
The cast of Southern Charm takes the spotlight with their genteel draw and spirited shenanigans center stage to give fans the perfect fix ahead of a buzz-worthy new season.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
The aforementioned jobs reports occupy center stage, but there's a handful of other important releases worth calling out.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center stage
Noun
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Sacramento’s own Deftones headlined on Friday night, and Korn had top billing on Saturday.—
Nathaniel Levine,
Sacbee.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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This surprisingly early Coachella talent announcement includes its regular roster of pop superstar headliners, with Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G taking top billing among dozens of other genre spanning acts.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
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With the Dolphins having a mini bye week courtesy of playing on Thursday, McDaniel’s status — along with perhaps Dolphins general manager Chris Grier — will be under a spotlight.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The vibe at Terrace, which has both indoor and outdoor seating and spotlights Italian fare, feels a touch more formal.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fear, devotion, inquisition, obsession, admiration – all attention is good attention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even so, there’s still time for any 2026 NFL Draft hopefuls to catch the attention of pro scouts.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The film is beginning its theatrical rollout as al-Sisi enjoys a moment in the international limelight, after President Donald Trump praised the Egyptian president for his role in helping to get the Gaza peace plan overline.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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My poetry began as a father’s sly growl, became a spectacle on a rickety stage washed in limelight, and now is a 70-year-old woman’s walk back into a thousand yesterdays.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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Toronto was in the catbird seat, just six outs away from the Fall Classic.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Carter Jensen always dreamed of sitting in the catbird seat at Kauffman Stadium.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Center stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center%20stage. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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