center stage

American

[sen-ter stayj] / ˈsɛn tər ˈsteɪdʒ /

noun

plural

center stages

the central section of a stage.
a prominent, important, or central position.

adverb

in, into, or towards a prominent or central position.

Example Sentences

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Federal Reserve, will take center stage in the coming week as investors watch how policymakers react to the recent jump in oil and gas prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

It was another down day for stocks, as energy concerns again took center stage.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

So someone brought her to the set, where Gosling greeted her with a “Hi, sweetheart” and held her hand as he pulled her to center stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

On March 21, this stadium will be filled with more than 70,000 guests as the pair takes center stage at the Super Bowl of comedy — the largest stadium stand-up show to date.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

But staying on center stage takes work—lots of work.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

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