center stage

American  

[sen-ter stayj] / ˈsɛn tər ˈsteɪdʒ /

noun

• center stages
  plural

1. the central section of a stage.

2. a prominent, important, or central position.

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adverb

1. in, into, or towards a prominent or central position.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• center stages
  plural

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

center stage

Meanwhile, questions about her credentials took center stage, as she identified herself as a lawyer but in fact had never passed the bar exam.

From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026

“They’re such sweet and generous people, and such good musicians and writers. I feel like that side of them was bound to take center stage eventually,” Jennings said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Mr. Spencer’s four marriages and three divorces barely merit a mention, yet his emotions are center stage as he interweaves his memories around Diana’s death with other scattered recollections.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Steps lead down into the spacious living area, where some of the apartment’s most striking prewar features take center stage, including regal archways, a stately fireplace, and a row of arched leaded-glass windows.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

He was a gambler, like the Soviet leader, and he enjoyed being center stage.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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