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
Transitioning from behind the scenes to center stage, the collaboration was the perfect opportunity for King to design from the heart.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
When those demand‑side subsidies were rolled back and broad tariffs returned to center stage, momentum faded.
—Paul S. Lavoie, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Coaching icons on center stage.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Better to have teams tank early, when the NBA is overshadowed by the NBA and college football’s playoff, then to have the product with its worst look when the NBA moves to center stage in the public eye.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
When those demand‑side subsidies were rolled back and broad tariffs returned to center stage, momentum faded.
—Paul S. Lavoie, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Coaching icons on center stage.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Better to have teams tank early, when the NBA is overshadowed by the NBA and college football’s playoff, then to have the product with its worst look when the NBA moves to center stage in the public eye.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center stage
Noun
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Ham and lamb may get top billing, but the real stars of Easter dinner are the sides.—
Phoebe Fry,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Broadway, writes my USA TODAY colleague Patrick Ryan, is giving some of those issues top billing during the 2026 season.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Far from a depressing gray room located in a basement, The Bridge and its massive windows put a spotlight on the natural beauty of Hong Kong.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Now in its 30th year, the Webby Awards spotlight Internet excellence, from viral memes and podcasters to content creators and filmmakers.—
Annie Harrigan,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
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Plan well in advance The buzz is big — and few Charlotte restaurant openings have gotten this much attention recently.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thankfully, having children is not a job requirement, but your inner child will rejoice at all the attention.—
Emily Menez,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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The series turned Van Der Beek into a youth heartthrob and catapulted him into the national limelight.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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While much of the debate (and excitement) centers on the selection of Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny as the headliner, punk rock fans are eager to see how and what opening band Green Day will do with its moment in the national limelight.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Toronto was in the catbird seat, just six outs away from the Fall Classic.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Carter Jensen always dreamed of sitting in the catbird seat at Kauffman Stadium.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Center stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center%20stage. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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