center stage
noun
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 in a Sentence
The actor stood alone at center stage.
As we wrap up work on the old project, a new one moves to center stage.
The issue is expected to take center stage in the elections.
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That Samsung versus Google dynamic will play center stage as China flexes its muscles, with the threat that its and Android’s (bar Samsung) leading OEMs will depart for a Google free alternative with Huawei.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
In public, Bass touted civic leader Steve Soboroff as the city’s recovery czar, with a controversy over his salary taking center stage for a period.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
Long white settees sit center stage, with ‘Positano’ scented candles from his collaboration with Cire Trudon scenting the room.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
There is no doubt that climate has slipped from center stage as CEOs contend with tariffs and what might diplomatically be called a fast-changing policy environment.
—Justin Worland, Time, 10 May 2025
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
In public, Bass touted civic leader Steve Soboroff as the city’s recovery czar, with a controversy over his salary taking center stage for a period.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
Long white settees sit center stage, with ‘Positano’ scented candles from his collaboration with Cire Trudon scenting the room.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
There is no doubt that climate has slipped from center stage as CEOs contend with tariffs and what might diplomatically be called a fast-changing policy environment.
—Justin Worland, Time, 10 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for center stage
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“Center stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/center%20stage. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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