center stage
nounDefinition 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
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Synonyms for center stage
Synonyms
catbird seat, limelight, spotlight, top billing
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The pop star's ultra-casual wardrobe lets Baldwin’s fierce, logo-heavy looks take center stage—and putting your girlfriend first is always a good thing. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber Take Couples Style to the Next Level in Versace," 6 July 2018 Its appeal lies wholly in providing an immersive companion to the BET Awards, one of the few shows of its caliber in which black entertainers take center stage. — Gerrick D. Kennedy, latimes.com, "Smokin' Grooves, BET Experience offer varying ambitions for R&B, rap fans," 21 June 2018 Development took center stage last month after the second deadly flood in two years struck Ellicott City, a disaster some are blaming on runoff caused by growth, both commercial and residential. — Kate Magill, Columbia Flier, "Field is crowded in race for Howard County Council," 12 June 2018 All are main characters in a sense, but Michael Cera’s hesitant, smartass security guard and Brian Tyree Henry’s grounded moral compass took center stage by curtain call. — Constance Grady, Vox, "Your guide to the 17 most important nominees at this year’s Tonys," 7 June 2018 Related stories from Miami Herald At tech conference's first day, politics took center stage. — Rob Wile, miamiherald, "eMerge Americas conference is getting a new leader. The old one isn't going far.," 5 June 2018 Barrett became a minor star among conservatives last fall after her Catholic faith took center stage during her confirmation hearing to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. — Dan Hinkel, chicagotribune.com, "Potential Trump Supreme Court pick Barrett: Catholic Chicago judge stirs abortion debate," 5 July 2018 The controversial deal took center stage in the 2013 mayoral election between Cranley and Councilwoman Roxanne Qualls, who supported the idea. — Sharon Coolidge, Cincinnati.com, "Park your car in Cincinnati? It's going to cost you (a lot) more.," 3 July 2018 The immigration issue has taken center stage in America, and the Texas border has become ground zero. — Marc Martin, latimes.com, "The faces of the immigration issue | Scenes along the border," 21 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'center stage.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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