CENTER STAGE Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

center stage

noun

Definition of center stage

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 The next complete lunar blackout won’t be until New Year’s Eve 2028, with Asia and Australia at center stage. — Marcia Dunn, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 In this world, argues Bapna, access to your files will become ever more important, with the idea of the infinite computer moving center stage. — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The stage plot places him between Twomey and Englert, forming a rhythm trio on one side of center stage. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026 Anne Hathaway’s take on casual-cool dressing puts her sneakers at the center stage of her outfit. — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for center stage

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Noun

More than ever, rare natural wonders and phenomena are gaining top billing for luxury travel experiences—and this one, both in ambition and vibe, is a standout, drawing just 100 attendees to commune with this 395 square-mile mass of ice.

— Uma Raja, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Despite his top billing and his undeniable curmudgeon charisma, even Dern ends up underserved by a role that is eventually reduced to so much benign backdrop for a much blander hero’s journey.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of top billing

Noun

Clancy, who was accused of murdering her three children in January 2023, has been in the national spotlight the last few weeks as her trial was live-streamed.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026
After years of tabloid attention and personal struggles, Lohan left the United States in 2014 and eventually relocated full-time to Dubai, spending much of the next decade outside the Hollywood spotlight.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of spotlight

Noun

Matt Bevin has for months claimed Johnson is unable to afford him a fair trial and is using the case to gain attention from the media.

— Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2026
That’s the part of the guarantee-game economy that deserves more attention now.

— Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of attention

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