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
There are rising and falling platforms center stage and an all-male dance team of more than two dozen.
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Chad Jones, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
While on the Filmmaker Toolkit podcast, Anderson acknowledged that the father-daughter theme taking center stage likely stemmed, in part, from the director now having his own daughter, Freya, who was born in 2016.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 May 2025
But after a few moments, Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez – standing on the other side of Trump – motioned for James to go ahead with Trump standing center stage.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
While it’s been a decade of tech giants putting AI center stage in their advertising campaigns, in just the last few years, the market has achieved new velocity, with new kingmakers rising to the forefront and new use cases deployed seemingly every month.
—Travis Clinger, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Chad Jones, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
While on the Filmmaker Toolkit podcast, Anderson acknowledged that the father-daughter theme taking center stage likely stemmed, in part, from the director now having his own daughter, Freya, who was born in 2016.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 May 2025
But after a few moments, Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez – standing on the other side of Trump – motioned for James to go ahead with Trump standing center stage.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
While it’s been a decade of tech giants putting AI center stage in their advertising campaigns, in just the last few years, the market has achieved new velocity, with new kingmakers rising to the forefront and new use cases deployed seemingly every month.
—Travis Clinger, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center stage
Noun
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In the tailored world, the double-breasted jacket took top billing, with this historically dressy model styled in a more relaxed way: unbuttoned and paired with polo knits or button-front shirts open at the neck.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
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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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His artwork often puts a spotlight on serious issues such as school shootings, the drug epidemic and human trafficking.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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This not only amplifies your social status but also puts a spotlight on your role within a community.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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As those markets mature, attention shifts toward practical applications that enhance business operations rather than create new trading vehicles.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The buzz the Panthers generated was unlike anything Texas football has seen, but despite the newfound attention, Gates said the team is hungry and locked in.—
Charles Baggarly
August 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
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Samsung won’t miss the opportunity to steal some of Apple’s iPhone 17 limelight with some aggressive discounts, freebies, or a combination of both.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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So no limelight in his homeland this summer then, but Foley’s focus is increasingly laser-like on the sporting part of his business.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Of all the players swirling in the bribery scandal involving former House Speaker Michael Madigan, from precinct captains and political directors to legislators and lobbyists, one man held the ultimate catbird seat: Michael Francis McClain.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 July 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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“Center stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center%20stage. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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