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Examples of stage fright in a Sentence
She got over her stage fright by the second act.
I get stage fright whenever I have to speak in front of a large group of people.
Recent Examples on the Web
Douglas revealed making it as an actor and a Oscar winner required him to overcome early bouts of stage fright.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Two turkeys are selected from the flock for the voyage to Washington, explains Ms. Oden, in case the official turkey gets stage fright.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024
But muscle memory doesn’t negate her crippling stage fright.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Great showbiz performers, many of whom struggle with stage fright, often only come alive on stage.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1876, in the meaning defined above
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“Stage fright.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20fright. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
stage fright
noun
: nervousness felt at appearing before an audience
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