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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Across film, television and audio, crime storytelling continues to captivate audiences and reshape the entertainment landscape, and Variety’s SXSW gathering will put the creators, executives and experts driving that momentum center stage.
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William Earl, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
That calm confidence shines through in every performance too, where Siddiq is center stage, standing and/or possibly sitting, relying on lived experience rather than quick punch lines.
—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
That debate moves to center stage Monday, when the City Council’s Finance Committee questions consultants about the new repair estimates and weighs alternatives, such as leasing space or building a new facility.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Feb. 2026
Ultimately unsuccessful in his second White House bid, Jackson nonetheless characteristically held center stage at the Democrats’ 1988 convention in Atlanta, where questions swirled about the strength of his support for the Democratic ticket.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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William Earl, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
That calm confidence shines through in every performance too, where Siddiq is center stage, standing and/or possibly sitting, relying on lived experience rather than quick punch lines.
—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
That debate moves to center stage Monday, when the City Council’s Finance Committee questions consultants about the new repair estimates and weighs alternatives, such as leasing space or building a new facility.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Feb. 2026
Ultimately unsuccessful in his second White House bid, Jackson nonetheless characteristically held center stage at the Democrats’ 1988 convention in Atlanta, where questions swirled about the strength of his support for the Democratic ticket.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Center stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/center%20stage. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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