center stage
noun
1
: the central part of a theatrical stage
2
: a central or highly prominent position
an issue that has taken center stage in the campaign
center stage
adjective or adverb
Examples of center stage in a Sentence
The actor stood alone at center stage.
As we wrap up work on the old project, a new one moves to center stage.
The issue is expected to take center stage in the elections.
Recent Examples on the Web
This is the second Palestinian attempt for full membership and comes as the war in Gaza has put the more than 75-year-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict at center stage.
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Edith M. Lederer, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
The Bad Boys star proceeded to rap the lyrics to the hit song as Balvin, 38, stood beside him center stage.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
And center stage will be a percussion master whose lifelong love of music continues unabated.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
Celebrating its third anniversary, the Virginia 420 Festival is poised to revolutionize the festival landscape with its first-ever dual-location event, placing Virginia on center stage of international cannabis news.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024
As a key swing state that played a pivotal role in 2016 and 2020, what voters do in Michigan will once again be center stage in this year's presidential election.
—Emily Lawler, Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2024
If the connector does open in time for the Olympics, Inglewood, a city of about 104,000, would be center stage, starting with the opening ceremonies at SoFi Stadium.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2024
Barrett’s years of resentment are finally given center stage, in the film and in her couple.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 16 Mar. 2024
Kelce and Taylor Swift would certainly be center stage throughout Super Bowl week, but Swifties would be treated to a fun not-quite-anti-hero in George Kittle.
—Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
Edith M. Lederer, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
The Bad Boys star proceeded to rap the lyrics to the hit song as Balvin, 38, stood beside him center stage.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
And center stage will be a percussion master whose lifelong love of music continues unabated.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
Celebrating its third anniversary, the Virginia 420 Festival is poised to revolutionize the festival landscape with its first-ever dual-location event, placing Virginia on center stage of international cannabis news.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024
As a key swing state that played a pivotal role in 2016 and 2020, what voters do in Michigan will once again be center stage in this year's presidential election.
—Emily Lawler, Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2024
If the connector does open in time for the Olympics, Inglewood, a city of about 104,000, would be center stage, starting with the opening ceremonies at SoFi Stadium.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2024
Barrett’s years of resentment are finally given center stage, in the film and in her couple.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 16 Mar. 2024
Kelce and Taylor Swift would certainly be center stage throughout Super Bowl week, but Swifties would be treated to a fun not-quite-anti-hero in George Kittle.
—Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
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“Center stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/center%20stage. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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