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.

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adverb

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

Example Sentences

So someone brought her to the set, where Gosling greeted her with a “Hi, sweetheart” and held her hand as he pulled her to center stage.

From Los Angeles Times

On March 21, this stadium will be filled with more than 70,000 guests as the pair takes center stage at the Super Bowl of comedy — the largest stadium stand-up show to date.

From Los Angeles Times

On a conference call last April, an ad agency partner began presenting unpolished AI-generated images to make a point: Artificial intelligence wasn’t ready to take center stage in advertising.

From The Wall Street Journal

The impact — or threat — of AI on society took center stage this week in Washington at a conference that brought together the nation’s top economists, technologists and lawmakers.

From MarketWatch

At military parades of authoritarian regimes, it’s not often a girl takes center stage.

From The Wall Street Journal