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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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On the cover photo, the artist stands in the back, in the shadows, allowing the people who shaped her project to take center stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Although investors will continue to watch oil markets again tomorrow, domestic affairs may take center stage.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 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

Chestnutt trembled as the man walked to center stage to grin cheekily at me.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia