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as in theatre
the public performance of plays
drawn to the stage as a career
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as in to present
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
staged the full body of Shakespeare's plays in the course of a year
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Recent Examples of stage
Caroline Frost, Deadline, 3 May 2025
Abel, who was sitting next to Buffett on stage, had no warning.
—CBS News, 3 May 2025
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
But while unions have pushed back on these tools, companies like OpenAI, which in West Hollywood this March staged a festival of shorts made with its text-to-video model Sora, have sought to convince Hollywood of their potential.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher are preparing to reunite on stage for the first time in 16 years, with fans clamouring for tickets for the UK band’s comeback tour this summer.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 3 May 2025
Abel, who was sitting next to Buffett on stage, had no warning.
—CBS News, 3 May 2025
Verb
A week prior to the release of Snow White in theaters, Variety reported that Zegler was cast in the lead role of Argentine political leader Eva Perón in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical Evita, which will stage in London’s West End.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
But while unions have pushed back on these tools, companies like OpenAI, which in West Hollywood this March staged a festival of shorts made with its text-to-video model Sora, have sought to convince Hollywood of their potential.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stage
Noun
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Golden, at 21 years old and donning a radiant gold-and-black suit, grabbed the microphone on the podium in front of a crowd later announced as 205,000 people.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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His brother Deion Sanders Jr. was also in attendance as the family collectively awaited to hear their surname called from the podium.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Jules Kounde is injured, so Eric Garcia can do an audition for possibly getting the right back nod in the UCL last four second leg.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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In surveillance footage shared by the outlet, Angel can be seen running on the field as a dog appears behind him, then seemingly biting the child on the back of the leg.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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With a focus on inclusivity and national unity, these celebrations will bring together communities, organizations, and individuals to reflect on the nation’s journey while looking ahead to the next chapter of its history.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Even for an amateur baker like myself, some of the most intriguing recipes fall in the dessert chapter—because who wouldn’t want chewy tahini blondies or a coffee and cream icebox cake to end the meal?—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Ferrari, which will present its first EV in October, showcased the two new plug-in hybrid models at its Maranello headquarters, in northern Italy.—
Giulio Piovaccari,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Nico and those around him know the opportunities presented by his emerging stardom.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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This year, Just for Laughs is partnering with Rob McElhenney and his More Better Productions on an initiative geared to writers, Will Arnett and his Electric Avenue banner on a shorts and pilots platform, and YouTube sketch-comedy stars Smosh on a program for social media creators.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Proper support for third-party passkey providers using an application programming interface will mean that password managers such as 1Password and Bitwarden will be able to allow users to connect directly to the Windows 11 platform.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The Sony Music Latin artist will kick off her first lap across the country with shows beginning on Aug. 23 at the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theatre in Florida.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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Then, all of a sudden, one of those teams had one of the top five players in the league fall right in its lap.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Angry smoke typically occurs before a flashover–a very rapid and often violent phase of fire development.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
1 May 2025
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The project is entering its final phase of filming with delivery anticipated in December.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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Talk a little bit about the drama of that, how that works behind the scenes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The producers cue up flashbacks to Kenya’s 2018 domestic violence PSA, reminding us that for all the glam and drama, these women are real — and relatable.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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