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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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This is the weekend high school track and field takes center stage in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 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 Manhattan hearing comes as Washington cautiously warms ties with Caracas, with the question of who will pay the legal fees of the former autocrat and his wife expected to take center stage.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Federal Reserve, will take center stage in the coming week as investors watch how policymakers react to the recent jump in oil and gas prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Rufus drags two stools center stage for our pretty lengthy song.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera