stage presence
noun
: a quality that attracts attention on the stage
an actor with a commanding stage presence
Examples of stage presence in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The soulful singer, known for her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence, said the recognition from her hometown meant even more than industry accolades.
—
Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Narrowing down the dogs fit for the spotlight wasn’t easy, but Bernie and Pippin stood out for their skill, trainability and stage presence, according to Tim Orr, the producing artistic director of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
The Miss Grand Thailand competition, which featured 77 contestants this year, emphasizes stage presence and entertainment value alongside conventional judging criteria.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Machado went on to enjoy a long career in avant-garde theater, garnering accolades for his striking and magnetic stage presence, despite his modest claims otherwise.
—News Desk, Artforum, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stage presence
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Narrowing down the dogs fit for the spotlight wasn’t easy, but Bernie and Pippin stood out for their skill, trainability and stage presence, according to Tim Orr, the producing artistic director of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
The Miss Grand Thailand competition, which featured 77 contestants this year, emphasizes stage presence and entertainment value alongside conventional judging criteria.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Machado went on to enjoy a long career in avant-garde theater, garnering accolades for his striking and magnetic stage presence, despite his modest claims otherwise.
—News Desk, Artforum, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stage presence
Cite this Entry
“Stage presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20presence. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
