take center stage

phrase

: to be in a main or very important position
The issue is expected to take center stage in the elections.

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In the second space, the Baguette bag will take center stage. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Let the bag take center stage by pairing it with understated separates, or lean into the whimsy with equally feminine details. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 As an executive producer, Kardashian helps introduce viewers to the group, while the friends and their personal drama take center stage — think Keeping Up With the Kardashians meets The Real Housewives. — Sophie Dunne, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026 Traditionally, these highly visible moments have been dominated by consumer brands, where breakthrough creative, cultural relevance and memorable experiences take center stage. — Taylor Cheek-Mundy, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take center stage

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“Take center stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20center%20stage. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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