as in spotlights
the center of public attention
a public health problem that has moved to center stage in recent years
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Noun
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Follow Panda Fest on Instagram (@pandafestorlando) for festival updates, vendor spotlights and sneak peeks.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026 -
The list brings together science with field experience and frontline conservation and spotlights some of the world’s most extraordinary and highly threatened species.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
7 Jan. 2026
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As Noth's social media interaction gained traction, the actor downplayed his comment and told fans to cast their attentions elsewhere.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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Stir up some kind of fraternal rivalry for her attentions.—
Benjamin Markovits,
The Atlantic,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Center stages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center%20stages. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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