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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Permanent and temporary exhibitions delve into the art of moviemaking, director spotlights, avant-garde filmmakers, and other aspects of the filmmaking world.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026 -
The difference between the two is one began his journey far from Montreal, and the other began it under the hottest of spotlights.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 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 12 Feb. 2026.
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