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

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center stage

In Asia, central bank decisions in Australia and Malaysia will take center stage, with the Reserve Bank of Australia widely expected to raise interest rates for a fifth time this year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

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

In Asia, India’s central bank decision takes center stage as higher energy prices complicate the outlook for interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

A spotlight hits center stage on a tall woman with a huge blond wig.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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