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Synonyms

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.

adverb

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

Example Sentences

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This is the weekend high school track and field takes center stage in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The dangers of sliding sports took center stage at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics when 11 crashes occurred in two days of bobsled training ahead of the Games.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Federal Reserve, will take center stage in the coming week as investors watch how policymakers react to the recent jump in oil and gas prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

It was another down day for stocks, as energy concerns again took center stage.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

By the time the sun reached center stage, a punctuation mark in the cloud-lined sky, I was miles into the woods.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

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