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
Heavy knitwear and coats get packed away in plastic until the fall, while slinky summer slip dresses and breezy linen take center stage.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 June 2026
On the economic front, inflation will take center stage next week with the release of the consumer price index on Wednesday and the producer price index on Thursday.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Slab backsplashes that coordinate with the countertops create a beautiful backdrop that allows for other design elements to take center stage.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 4 June 2026
On the second day of quarterfinals, the wind, rain and the roof took center stage, and the men’s matches brought tennis heartache for two.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 June 2026
On the economic front, inflation will take center stage next week with the release of the consumer price index on Wednesday and the producer price index on Thursday.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Slab backsplashes that coordinate with the countertops create a beautiful backdrop that allows for other design elements to take center stage.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 4 June 2026
On the second day of quarterfinals, the wind, rain and the roof took center stage, and the men’s matches brought tennis heartache for two.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center stage
Noun
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The home has been featured in several publications, including Dwell, One Kindesign and Das Ideale Heim, a Swiss interior design magazine that gave the property top billing on its cover.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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On the game’s standard cover, Miami sophomore receiver Malachi Toney — one of the breakout stars of the 2025 season, who helped the Hurricanes tear through the Playoff to a national runner-up finish — earned top billing alongside Oregon quarterback Dante Moore and Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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In a world where an AI hoax could easily be promulgated across social media, or in which conspiracy theorists would likely attack a real discovery, the protocols are intended to encourage best practice and safeguard astronomers when the media spotlight falls on them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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Its boutique spa spotlights Farmaesthetics, award-winning face and body treatments that emphasize organic botanicals and grounding massage techniques.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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Talarico on Monday drew attention to his campaign winning the endorsement of Houston attorney Dan Cogdell, who was part of Paxton’s defense team during the Republican’s historic impeachment trial in 2023 that ended in acquittal.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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While much attention since the fire has focused on rebuilding physical structures, Nemecek said preserving the ranch’s purpose is equally important.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Special occasions celebrators, romantic weekenders, limelight-shunning VIPs, and families who want to be by the water can all be found lounging around the resort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Yet, rather than stick her face in socials or seek limelight following such hit-making, Perry dedicated a decade to her home-studio’s red light and also recovering from a 2022 double mastectomy for cancer discovered while prepping for elective reduction surgery.—
A.D. Amorosi,
SPIN,
4 May 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 14 Jun. 2026.
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