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

Steps lead down into the spacious living area, where some of the apartment’s most striking prewar features take center stage, including regal archways, a stately fireplace, and a row of arched leaded-glass windows.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

After sharing the spotlight with LeBron James, Doncic now takes center stage for the Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 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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