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Synonyms

center stage

American  
[sen-ter stayj] / ˈsɛn tər ˈsteɪdʒ /

noun

plural

center stages

  1. the central section of a stage.

  2. a prominent, important, or central position.

adverb

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

Example Sentences

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But that motivation is intended to be forgotten—it’s not politics but corruption that shares center stage with the series’ revenge elements, gunfights and atmospheric treatment of the city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The in-between bits, not quite destined for center stage but no less useful for it.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

But if you’re ready to take the center stage, it’s free to sing — at least technically.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

On the cover photo, the artist stands in the back, in the shadows, allowing the people who shaped her project to take center stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Chestnutt trembled as the man walked to center stage to grin cheekily at me.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

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