stage presence
noun
: a quality that attracts attention on the stage
an actor with a commanding stage presence
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Black radio stations in the States ignored him, but Guy became a hero for a crop of young, blues-loving British musicians, enraptured with his combination of thrash, distortion, and stage presence.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 30 Nov. 2025
Known for his dynamic stage presence and powerhouse vocals, the Tony Award winner captured the spirit and energy of Darin, giving audiences a taste of classic Broadway sparkle on their holiday morning.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Your memory of his fail-cousin Greg on Succession may linger over his stage presence, though.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2025
With a sharp stage presence and charisma that breaks the rigid molds of the industry, the quintet formed by James, Juhoon, Keonho, Martin and Seonghyeon secured a prominent position among the year’s rookies with a lot of personality.
—Billboard Brasil, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2025
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 30 Nov. 2025
Known for his dynamic stage presence and powerhouse vocals, the Tony Award winner captured the spirit and energy of Darin, giving audiences a taste of classic Broadway sparkle on their holiday morning.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Your memory of his fail-cousin Greg on Succession may linger over his stage presence, though.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2025
With a sharp stage presence and charisma that breaks the rigid molds of the industry, the quintet formed by James, Juhoon, Keonho, Martin and Seonghyeon secured a prominent position among the year’s rookies with a lot of personality.
—Billboard Brasil, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2025
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“Stage presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20presence. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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