onstage
adverb or adjective
on·stage
ˈȯn-ˈstāj 
ˈän-,
-ˌstāj
: on or onto a stage : on a part of the stage visible to the audience
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Below, Francis reflects back on his most memorable moments onstage and looks forward to his dream career.
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Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
The film premiered last fall at the Venice Film Festival before playing the New York Film Festival, where all five members of the band appeared onstage after the screening.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
The singer will perform onstage at the ACM Awards alongside a headlining crop of artists.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2025
Before Trump signed an executive order establishing the Religious Liberty Commission, Trump called on his Cabinet to join him onstage with several faith leaders.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2025
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Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
The film premiered last fall at the Venice Film Festival before playing the New York Film Festival, where all five members of the band appeared onstage after the screening.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
The singer will perform onstage at the ACM Awards alongside a headlining crop of artists.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2025
Before Trump signed an executive order establishing the Religious Liberty Commission, Trump called on his Cabinet to join him onstage with several faith leaders.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2025
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“Onstage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onstage. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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onstage
adverb or adjective
on·stage
ˈȯn-ˈstāj
ˈän-
: on or onto a stage : on a part of the stage visible to the audience
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