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perfect stage

American

noun

Mycology.

a phase in the life cycle of certain fungi in which sexual spores are formed, as the asci in the sexual stage of the ascomycete.

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How unfortunate for baseball, which has the perfect stage to showcase its two most popular players but can’t persuade them to perform on it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2025

"Gianni Versace's bold, unapologetic vision revolutionised fashion, and this city - so rich in creativity and cultural influence - provides the perfect stage to celebrate his legacy," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2025

But life - and sport - moves on and the World Cup is the perfect stage for a new breed of would-be superstars to showcase their talent.

From Washington Times • Dec. 8, 2022

But life — and sport — moves on and the World Cup is the perfect stage for a new breed of would-be superstars to showcase their talent.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2022

It was getting to the perfect stage of meltiness, where the sugar and caffeine came together in a glorious adrenaline spiral.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

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