center stage

noun

Synonyms of center stagenext
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

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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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The 31st edition drew its biggest audiences since 2015 while the row over ‘The Assassin(s)’ and Majid Majidi’s war speech put politics center stage. — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 But Clayface, a Batman villain created in 1940 by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, is still an unlikely character to put center stage. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 The Dream will play Games 3 and 4 on their center stage, also, at State Farm Arena. — Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Senate and House debates return to center stage this week as candidates nationwide make their cases to voters less than a month before Election Day. — Sudiksha Kochi, The Hill, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for center stage

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First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of center stage was in 1875

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“Center stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/center%20stage. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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