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

It’s time to bring him back to center stage.

From The Wall Street Journal

If arguments in research notes are any indication, concerns over Super Micro’s potential to gain traction in a crowded market will likely take center stage moving forward.

From Barron's

Increasingly, the ability to generate viral images and video has taken center stage for new launches and is one of the key ways to acquire a large consumer base.

From Barron's

Christmas isn’t in any way mentioned, everyone knows what latkes are and Hanukkah takes full center stage.

From Los Angeles Times

But with the 2023 Hollywood strikes and the introduction of the first version of Sora the following year, AI’s potential to replace human work took center stage.

From The Wall Street Journal