stage presence
noun
: a quality that attracts attention on the stage
an actor with a commanding stage presence
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Mon Laferte is known for her chameleonic and theatrical looks, her powerful stage presence, and her confidence and sensuality.
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Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 8 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, Malo’s vibrato vocal and magnetic stage presence won the band critical acclaim and fans across the world — plus the respect of their peers, many of whom were present at the Ryman Friday night.
—Chris Parton, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2025
Known for his dynamic stage presence and powerhouse vocals, the Tony Award winner captured the spirit and energy of Darin, giving audiences a taste of classic Broadway sparkle on their holiday morning.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Your memory of his fail-cousin Greg on Succession may linger over his stage presence, though.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2025
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Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 8 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, Malo’s vibrato vocal and magnetic stage presence won the band critical acclaim and fans across the world — plus the respect of their peers, many of whom were present at the Ryman Friday night.
—Chris Parton, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2025
Known for his dynamic stage presence and powerhouse vocals, the Tony Award winner captured the spirit and energy of Darin, giving audiences a taste of classic Broadway sparkle on their holiday morning.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Your memory of his fail-cousin Greg on Succession may linger over his stage presence, though.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Stage presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20presence. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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