stage presence
noun
: a quality that attracts attention on the stage
an actor with a commanding stage presence
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For all her stage presence, Jackson was a one-note actress.
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Jeff Pearlman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Despite Martin’s stage presence and star power, producers for the awards show disapproved of the idea, convinced a Latin act singing primarily in Spanish wouldn’t work for the show.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
Keith Urban‘s divorce from Nicole Kidman is clearly impacting his stage presence.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Wilson's stage presence evoked Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert, solidifying her superstar status.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
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Jeff Pearlman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Despite Martin’s stage presence and star power, producers for the awards show disapproved of the idea, convinced a Latin act singing primarily in Spanish wouldn’t work for the show.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
Keith Urban‘s divorce from Nicole Kidman is clearly impacting his stage presence.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Wilson's stage presence evoked Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert, solidifying her superstar status.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stage presence
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“Stage presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20presence. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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