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center stage

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of center stage

the center of public attention

  • a public health problem that has moved to center stage in recent years
Synonyms of center stage

catbird seat, limelight, spotlight, top billing
Words Related to center stage

front burner

attention, heed, notice
Near Antonyms of center stage

back burner

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