center stage
noun
1
: the central part of a theatrical stage
2
: a central or highly prominent position
an issue that has taken center stage in the campaign
center stage
adjective or adverb
Examples of center stage in a Sentence
The actor stood alone at center stage.
As we wrap up work on the old project, a new one moves to center stage.
The issue is expected to take center stage in the elections.
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Luxury takes center stage in the marble bathrooms, which are stashed with Penhaligon’s goodies and have Japanese loos with heated seats.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Presenting himself as an option for voters who believe both major parties have failed, Farage's Reform UK party did exceedingly well in the recent elections, cementing its rise from the fringes of British politics to center stage.
—Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Seen everywhere from Tory Burch, Ralph Lauren, and Giorgio Armani Autumn/Winter 2026 runway collections to the lapels of every man on the Oscars red carpet in March, a jeweled, metallic or floral brooch is the statement accessory taking center stage in fashion right now.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 18 May 2026
Hilary Duff takes center stage for her interview during SiriusXM's Small Stage Series in Los Angeles on May 14.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Presenting himself as an option for voters who believe both major parties have failed, Farage's Reform UK party did exceedingly well in the recent elections, cementing its rise from the fringes of British politics to center stage.
—Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Seen everywhere from Tory Burch, Ralph Lauren, and Giorgio Armani Autumn/Winter 2026 runway collections to the lapels of every man on the Oscars red carpet in March, a jeweled, metallic or floral brooch is the statement accessory taking center stage in fashion right now.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 18 May 2026
Hilary Duff takes center stage for her interview during SiriusXM's Small Stage Series in Los Angeles on May 14.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
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“Center stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/center%20stage. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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