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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Lovett stood tall and stiff at center stage, yet seldom served as the center of attention.
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Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
Here's a look at her life 30 years after Clueless put her on center stage.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 19 July 2025
Right before the car goes up for auction, start it and drive it slowly to the center stage.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
The festival’s rowdy energy put the real and existential horrors center stage.
—Grace Robins-Somerville, Pitchfork, 4 June 2025
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Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
Here's a look at her life 30 years after Clueless put her on center stage.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 19 July 2025
Right before the car goes up for auction, start it and drive it slowly to the center stage.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
The festival’s rowdy energy put the real and existential horrors center stage.
—Grace Robins-Somerville, Pitchfork, 4 June 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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