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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

Industry consolidation and the exodus of film production work overseas took center stage Tuesday at the CinemaCon trade convention in Las Vegas.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 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

Robust spending is driving up prices of services from haircuts to healthcare, a dynamic that is now taking center stage in the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Things at the table slowed down after noon, when Brown Bag took center stage.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx