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’s because the future of the Iran war – and the prospects for a deal to end it – could now hinge on what happens in Lebanon, where a secondary front in this regional war is taking center stage.
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Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
While the secretary of state’s role as an elections supervisor takes center stage, the job also comes with the responsibility of managing business filings for companies and tracking charitable nonprofits.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Native and Indigenous artists take center stage on Indigenous House and Little Bear Audio’s forthcoming podcast series, The Indigenous Setlist.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
Older menus offered more pasta than steak, though over time, steak took center stage.
—David Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
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Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
While the secretary of state’s role as an elections supervisor takes center stage, the job also comes with the responsibility of managing business filings for companies and tracking charitable nonprofits.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Native and Indigenous artists take center stage on Indigenous House and Little Bear Audio’s forthcoming podcast series, The Indigenous Setlist.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
Older menus offered more pasta than steak, though over time, steak took center stage.
—David Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 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 11 Jun. 2026.
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