How to Use take center stage in a Sentence

take center stage

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  • Or, wear it on its own to let the top take center stage.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
  • But in 2026, fiber is poised to take center stage.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Soon enough, tank tops will be pushed to the back of the drawer as sweaters take center stage.
    Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Look for this issue to take center stage in the run-up to the election.
    Erica Pandey, Axios, 4 Aug. 2024
  • Charlotte will soon take center stage in the gospel music world.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The first two acts are also confirmed to take center stage during the awards show.
    Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 23 July 2024
  • But in the two-hour premiere, these familiar faces do not take center stage.
    Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The movies take a backseat here as the princesses themselves take center stage.
    Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026
  • In lieu of turkey, let this golden-brown veggie dish take center stage.
    Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 17 Oct. 2022
  • And in baseball, Reilly is ready to take center stage.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
  • And when budgets tighten, days known for big discounts take center stage.
    Alina Selyukh, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The idea is to maintain a neutral base so that the trench coat can truly take center stage in the look.
    René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Pair a long, sheer sock with an all-black outfit and heels, and let your legs take center stage as the statement piece!
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Pikachu and Eevee take center stage in the first area that visitors can explore.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Sweeping the rest of your hair back allows the curved fringe and any longer, face-framing pieces to take center stage.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Her makeup was simple and clean, allowing the dress to take center stage.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Once warm weather arrives, shorts are one of the first garments to take center stage in our outfits.
    René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The model wore her hair slicked back, letting her famous cheekbones take center stage.
    Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2024
  • The dahlias will take center stage and look especially lush against small filler flowers.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
  • White French tips, on the opposite hand, let the pattern take center stage.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Will politics take center stage?
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Whether floor- or calf-length, the best shoes to pair with your maxidress play with proportions while letting your dress take center stage.
    Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 25 July 2026
  • Enrique Iglesias' daughter is ready to take center stage!
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
  • That’s when Eli Brown and Lilly Palmer take center stage.
    Evan Burke, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Khan explained why now is the right time for the women to take center stage in the Blood & Guts match.
    Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Charli has leapt from phone screens to performing live, but young love and family strife take center stage.
    Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Pelphrey wore a classic black suit with a white shirt, allowing Cuoco to take center stage.
    Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Food continues to take center stage here as Venus calls out Maria for pizza-gate.
    EW.com, 9 May 2024
  • Flour tortillas are softer and more neutral, giving more room for the filling and wine to take center stage.
    Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Dark, moody hues and natural wood beams take center stage in The Coachman.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025

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