stage presence

noun

: a quality that attracts attention on the stage
an actor with a commanding stage presence

Examples of stage presence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Tyrese, with his deep, velvety voice and passionate delivery, Ginuwine, the smooth crooner known for his captivating stage presence and timeless hits, and Tank, the powerhouse vocalist and masterful songwriter, together form a trifecta that has significantly shaped the R&B genre. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 May 2024 Throughout the film, Mitch plays a prominent part in Winehouse’s career and personal life, offering his opinion on her stage presence as well as her choice of husband. Armani Syed, TIME, 17 May 2024 In the years since, Rose has scored a handful of minor country radio hits, while earning praise for her soulful singing and stage presence. Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 May 2024 The charming Triston Harper winked and boot-scooted, and fan favorite Emmy Russell made a valiant effort with her stage presence, but neither earned enough votes to stay in the competition. Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024 The hypnotic nature of the music was manifested in Lee's precise and reserved stage presence. Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 4 May 2024 She became remembered as a phenomenal performer with an authentic stage presence that commanded any crowd. J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2024 The pageant is judged based on a personal interview, poise, personality, stage presence and a question onstage. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024 Selena Ceja, who has a large and lovely operatic voice and endearing stage presence, leads the cast as 19-year-old Natasha, who forsakes her absent fiancé Andrey for the handsome but deceptive womanizer Anatole, played with oozing wolfish charm by Michael Louis Cusimano. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2024

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“Stage presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20presence. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

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