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
While the versions of Elegy concerning the South African femicide and the Herero and Nama genocide appear as one- and two-channel works, a new edition mourning the death of Gazan poet Hiba Abu Nada—who was killed by an Israeli airstrike in October 2023—takes center stage.
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Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
Amazon is taking center stage at this year’s RTS London and will chair the bi-annual convention, with international chief Kelly Day set to keynote.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 May 2026
During the summer, the resort’s lake takes center stage with kayaking and fishing opportunities; in the winter, guests may snowshoe or simply marvel at the Northern Lights.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 6 May 2026
As geopolitical developments indicate a stalemate, company earnings have taken center stage.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 May 2026
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Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
Amazon is taking center stage at this year’s RTS London and will chair the bi-annual convention, with international chief Kelly Day set to keynote.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 May 2026
During the summer, the resort’s lake takes center stage with kayaking and fishing opportunities; in the winter, guests may snowshoe or simply marvel at the Northern Lights.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 6 May 2026
As geopolitical developments indicate a stalemate, company earnings have taken center stage.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center stage
Noun
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Boston, Massachusetts History and seafood share top billing here.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Despite being known as the Garden State, New Jersey doesn’t always get top billing for its agricultural scene.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This leadership follows a congressional report showing foreign adversaries are actively influencing American academia — shining a spotlight on Indiana and Purdue University, in particular, as both a model for reform and a case study in risk.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dinner is offered both à la carte and as a set tasting menu that spotlights refined Italian cooking and seasonal ingredients.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Park Hyatt Beijing welcomes many business travelers, and the easy-access power and latest USB outlets show the renovation’s attention to detail.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Tonight the Aries Moon shifts attention toward home, roots, and what supports you privately.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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After weeks of seeming sidelined by his boss and the more interventionist members of the administration, such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Vance may appreciate a moment in the global limelight and will be disinclined to leave the talks empty-handed.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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However, panicle hydrangeas like limelight that bloom in the summer.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 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 12 May. 2026.
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