as in top billing
the center of public attention
a public health problem that has moved to center stage in recent years
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Recent Examples of center stage
While there are concerns that human rights issues are not center stage in this agreement, there is little leverage the U.S. has in the region for societal change.
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Career and family dynamics are center stage for you, Scorpio.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 June 2025
Khalil, whose plight has been center stage in President Donald Trump's crackdown on vocal opponents of Israel's incursion into Gaza, had been in immigration agents’ custody since March.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 21 June 2025
But far from the U.S. having a monopoly on production, now some 96% of rare earth minerals are sourced from China, propelling these arcane materials into center stage in the escalating trade war between the world’s top two economies.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 17 June 2025
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Career and family dynamics are center stage for you, Scorpio.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 June 2025
Khalil, whose plight has been center stage in President Donald Trump's crackdown on vocal opponents of Israel's incursion into Gaza, had been in immigration agents’ custody since March.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 21 June 2025
But far from the U.S. having a monopoly on production, now some 96% of rare earth minerals are sourced from China, propelling these arcane materials into center stage in the escalating trade war between the world’s top two economies.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center stage
Noun
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Pho Phong Luu The steaming bowls of pho might get top billing but the garlic-fish sauce wings at this Vietnamese cafe pack an umami punch like few others in town.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
15 July 2025
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While Northern California destinations Lake Tahoe and Shasta Lake didn’t make the list, a Southern California spot got top billing.—
Sarah Linn
July 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Atlantic City is reclaiming its spotlight—and everyone’s invited.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This week's episode, however, is putting a spotlight on a more light-hearted subject matter: the Congressional Art Competition.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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Other styles that have caught my attention include this twirly Parthea Midi Dress, $57 on Amazon, and this ruched American Eagle Bella midi dress, on sale for $49.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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The one that caught my attention is a modern cabin-style tiny house that has a front porch, two bedrooms, and the option to add solar panels.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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The absence of two global heavy hitters leaves ample limelight for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will visit Brazil both for the summit and a state visit.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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The topic pushed several officials into the national limelight, and the board consistently took a unified and outspoken stance on the issue.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The upstart state assemblymember is at the forefront of a coalition of progressives seeking to block former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo from taking the proverbial catbird seat in Gracie Mansion.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Mom, who’d just flown from Washington state to the Big Apple, fist-pumped her way to a catbird seat on Cloud 9.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Center stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center%20stage. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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