stage presence
noun
: a quality that attracts attention on the stage
an actor with a commanding stage presence
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Known for her commanding stage presence, Hendrix leaned into the song’s edgy vibe with sharp lines and dramatic flair.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Jauregui’s got great stage presence, but Inaba was guarded in her critique.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The lighthearted juxtaposition of Vessel’s stage presence with the moody and solemn nature of Sleep Token’s music served as a good reminder that, even apart from all the lore, this is just a really solid rock band with songs that pack a heavy punch when performed live.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Lorde’s show-stopping stage presence has been years in the making.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Jauregui’s got great stage presence, but Inaba was guarded in her critique.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The lighthearted juxtaposition of Vessel’s stage presence with the moody and solemn nature of Sleep Token’s music served as a good reminder that, even apart from all the lore, this is just a really solid rock band with songs that pack a heavy punch when performed live.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Lorde’s show-stopping stage presence has been years in the making.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Stage presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20presence. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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