stage

[steyj] / steɪdʒ /

NOUN

level, period within structure or

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lap leg moment phase point standing step

STRONG

degree division footing grade juncture length node notch plane rung status

WEAK

point in time system date

NOUN

theater platform; theater life

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arena scene set spotlight theater

STRONG

Broadway boards dais drama footlights frame limelight off-Broadway play scaffold scaffolding scenery setting staging

WEAK

legit mise en scène show biz show business stage set

VERB

arrange, produce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

do execute mount open orchestrate organize perform play present put on

STRONG

engineer give show

WEAK

bring out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy direct disorganize fail ignore miss neglect

STRONG

conceal

WEAK

Example Sentences

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“It’s truly indescribable,” she said from the celebration stage afterward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The gases are rapidly cooled before being compressed and sent to the final stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The gases are rapidly cooled before being compressed and sent to the final stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

After a little while, people walked on to the stage and the room hushed.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler