stage presence

noun

: a quality that attracts attention on the stage
an actor with a commanding stage presence

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Soresi is a rising star comic based in New York City who’s known for his astute societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026 The great Argentine folk-singer Mercedes Sosa came across on stage as an imposing warm stage presence and an unyielding champion of the poor. — John Hopewell, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026 For now, Neo1 is a demonstration unit with an impressive stage presence. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026 Under Porter's direction, the ensemble mines every beat for honest friction, turning a century-old battle over dignity and artistic ownership into an electrifying stage presence. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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