take center stage
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: to be in a main or very important position
The issue is expected to take center stage in the elections.
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While the earthy flavor of the collards take center stage, onions bring sweetness, and Cheddar cheese adds a savory touch.
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
The entire family gets to take center stage as heroes, and similar to Monaghan’s three-time co-star Tom Cruise, Wahlberg makes a point to elevate his castmates.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 29 Nov. 2025
Taylor didn’t let the shoes take center stage of her entire look.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 28 Nov. 2025
The National Dog Show is a Thanksgiving event like no other, as some of the cutest stars of the day take center stage on Thursday afternoon in Philadelphia.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
The entire family gets to take center stage as heroes, and similar to Monaghan’s three-time co-star Tom Cruise, Wahlberg makes a point to elevate his castmates.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 29 Nov. 2025
Taylor didn’t let the shoes take center stage of her entire look.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 28 Nov. 2025
The National Dog Show is a Thanksgiving event like no other, as some of the cutest stars of the day take center stage on Thursday afternoon in Philadelphia.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
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 8 Dec. 2025.
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