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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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The in-between bits, not quite destined for center stage but no less useful for it.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

With the daytime staff in their 15th hour on duty, Abbott’s “night crawlers” take center stage in the emergency department.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

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

But Mrs. Caldwell just puts a fake smile on her wrinkly-behind face and shoos me center stage.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles