stager
Americannoun
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a person of experience in some profession, way of life, etc.
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a person who prepares homes for sale in such a way as to appeal to potential buyers and generate higher selling prices; a home stager.
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Archaic. an actor.
noun
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a person of experience; veteran (esp in the phrase old stager )
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an archaic word for actor
Etymology
Origin of stager
Example Sentences
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It has seeped into their bones and is best summed up by the irrepressible old stager Ciganda.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
One commenter suggested hiring a professional stager to make the property look less “bland and cold.”
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
Francesca Grace, an interior designer and home stager in Los Angeles, said tariffs have already affected the availability and price of items including fabrics, wood and other building materials, and smaller decor pieces.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2025
Sarah Stackhouse, a star dancer in the Limón Dance Company who became a sought-after teacher and stager of José Limón’s choreography around the world, died on Jan. 7 at her home in New Paltz, N.Y.
From New York Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
But never mind about an old stager like me.
From Old Crow by Alice Brown
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