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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The temptation for that taking center stage in the South of France remains, however.
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Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
This year, a long list of big-name filmmakers will have center stage.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
But slowly over that first season—and then dozens more, as the show became the most influential reality show in the history of TV—the game took center stage.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
The Iran war will likely take center stage during the talks, potentially leaving less room for progress on trade disputes and China’s grip on critical rare earth supplies.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 May 2026
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Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
This year, a long list of big-name filmmakers will have center stage.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
But slowly over that first season—and then dozens more, as the show became the most influential reality show in the history of TV—the game took center stage.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
The Iran war will likely take center stage during the talks, potentially leaving less room for progress on trade disputes and China’s grip on critical rare earth supplies.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 May 2026
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 19 May. 2026.
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