stage presence

American  

[stayj prez-uhns] / ˈsteɪdʒ ˌprɛz əns /

noun

1. a quality that allows a person to command attention from an audience, often based on the way they hold themselves or behave.

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stage presence

Pete Chambers, the founder of the Coventry Music Museum, said King had a stage presence "like James Brown".

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

You wouldn’t expect a close race if you’ve only watched Stevens getting roasted on social media for her stage presence.

From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2026

She has stage presence that you just can’t fake.

From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026

South: Newsom is a masterful communicator, has great stage presence, cuts a commanding figure and can hold an audience in the palm of his hand when he’s really on.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2025

“His stage presence is awful, and he has no sense of style.”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan