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center stage

[sen-ter stayj] / ˈsɛn tər ˈsteɪdʒ /
NOUN
focus of interest
Synonyms
WEAK
attention celebrity fame limelight notoriety public eye spotlight

Example Sentences

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Although struggles within the business segment have taken center stage in recent months, the company has even more on its plate.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Moreover, corporate earnings season looms with key outlooks from tech sector giants, and the returns they expect from their billions in AI investments, likely to take center stage.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Celebrity bald eagles Jackie and Shadow are on the verge of welcoming a new addition to the family just in time for Easter — a holiday where eggs frequently take center stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The dangers of sliding sports took center stage at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics when 11 crashes occurred in two days of bobsled training ahead of the Games.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

But staying on center stage takes work—lots of work.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins