How to Use center stage in a Sentence

center stage

noun
  • As we wrap up work on the old project, a new one moves to center stage.
  • The actor stood alone at center stage.
  • The issue is expected to take center stage in the elections.
  • Norton sits on a chair, center stage, flanked by Dafoe and Brody.
    Joshua Medintz, The Enquirer, 28 June 2023
  • Poland: Żurek In Poland, a dish that takes center stage on Easter is żurek.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Aries March 21-April 19 Get ready to step out onto center stage.
    Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2023
  • The crowd obliged, screaming loudly as Lil Durk joined Wallen center stage, trading lines on the song and waving to the crowd.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 June 2023
  • Her glam is the rightful focus, with a sharp cat-eye and full pink lip taking center stage.
    Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Think outside the box -- and don't be scared to step out onto center stage to ensure that your ideas are heard.
    Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Sorghum is a star in the mountainous regions of the South, and this pie puts the ingredient center stage.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Put the houseplant on center stage for a spooky Halloween display.
    Sunset Magazine, 27 Oct. 2022
  • This is the first time since before the pandemic that the event has taken place in person, and Li’s first time on center stage.
    Lily Kuo, Washington Post, 27 June 2023
  • Just that the information ecosystem just sort of olé-ed him to center stage.
    Nbc Universal, NBC News, 27 Aug. 2023
  • But not every Wolverine gets a moment on center stage — or has the desire to take a star turn.
    Billy Witz, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2023
  • Rapper Ice Spice and her iconic red hair have been center stage at many events over the past couple years.
    Ebony Williams, ajc, 23 Feb. 2023
  • The music video is set against lively city streets and bright indoor dance floors that place all three stars on center stage.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Read full article Mikaela Shiffrin, who has won the Killington Cup slalom event in each of the five years it’s been held, will again take center stage.
    Hayden Bird, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Genevieve Parisi and Aaron Clancy took center stage next to look back on their time together.
    Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2022
  • But last year, Heard's personal life was put on center stage.
    Women's Health Editors, Women's Health, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Daisy Edgar Jones' soft glam and chic chingon allowed for her flawless skin to take center stage.
    Danielle James, ELLE, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Birds and beasts captured in words or on camera—and some that don’t usually take center stage.
    Wsj Books Staff, WSJ, 17 Nov. 2022
  • On the maximal side, Jan Kath and Serge Lesage showed rugs that easily take center stage in any room.
    Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 23 Jan. 2023
  • An art print and a pair of decorative grates on the mantel ensure the fireplace takes center stage.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Both performances were backed by a choir and featured Joe Jonas center stage, flanked by his brothers Nick and Kevin.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Yet all this imagery feels cheap, deployed as a backdrop to the superheroic deeds at center stage.
    Robert Rubsam, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2024
  • With five days to go until Election Day, the economy, health care and crime are all taking center stage.
    Nikole Killion, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2022
  • The maestro began his set playing a beautiful melody as Goyo made her way to center stage.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Next year the presidency will pass to Brazil, but thanks to its tech leadership, India will still be at the center stage.
    Emilien Coquard, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Collaborations took center stage for most of the three-hour show.
    Kristin M. Hall, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The King of Rock and Roll lets his smooth lyrics take center stage and gives his signature upbeat, hip-shaking tunes a backseat.
    Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2023

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