take center stage

phrase

: to be in a main or very important position
The issue is expected to take center stage in the elections.

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That influence is evident throughout the design, particularly in the greens, where precision and strategy take center stage. Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The classic French-tip background lets the flower’s hyperrealist details take center stage. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 July 2026 Let the jeans take center stage by pairing them with a simple T-shirt, or take after the TV host by styling them with a darling blouse and platform shoes. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Continue reading … MONEY TALKS – Two House races take center stage as conservative PAC launches multimillion-dollar Big Tech push. FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for take center stage

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“Take center stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20center%20stage. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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