stager
Americannoun
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a person of experience in some profession, way of life, etc.
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a person who prepares homes for sale in such a way as to appeal to potential buyers and generate higher selling prices; a home stager.
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Archaic. an actor.
noun
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a person of experience; veteran (esp in the phrase old stager )
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an archaic word for actor
Etymology
Origin of stager
Example Sentences
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One commenter suggested hiring a professional stager to make the property look less “bland and cold.”
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
Francesca Grace, an interior designer and home stager in Los Angeles, said tariffs have already affected the availability and price of items including fabrics, wood and other building materials, and smaller decor pieces.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2025
In recent years Ms. Kikuchi was the prime stager of “Panorama,” a dynamic social-protest work that Graham created for her students in the 1930s.
From New York Times ● Nov. 28, 2022
But could old stager Rhys Priestland, who has been in fine touch for Cardiff, play his way into Pivac's plans?
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2022
Come on, old stager; you look as if you wanted a curry-comb and a feed pretty bad,” said Pringle, as he untied Baltie’s halter.
From Three Little Women A Story for Girls by Jackson, Gabrielle E. (Gabrielle Emilie)
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