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

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

In Asia, China’s growth figures and a string of central bank decisions will take center stage as policymakers weigh uneven economic momentum against persistent inflation pressures.

From The Wall Street Journal ● 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

Leaving center stage will be more difficult for Ronaldo, whose contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr — a deal that reportedly pays him around $6 million a week — expires next year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

But Mrs. Caldwell just puts a fake smile on her wrinkly-behind face and shoos me center stage.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

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