center stage
Americannoun
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the central section of a stage.
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a prominent, important, or central position.
adverb
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The new format, expanding team participation from 32 to 48, has brought to center stage smaller, underdog countries that have outperformed expectations, produced unexpected heroes and warmed our collective hearts.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
“We think real money, not fast money, is likely to take center stage at the auction,” the senior Japan rates strategist says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
In Bad Bunny’s “DtMF” and Karol G’s “Tropicoqueta,” classic genres like salsa, plena and cumbia took center stage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
For the former property tycoon and reality TV star, taking center stage is in his blood.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Rufus drags two stools center stage for our pretty lengthy song.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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