How to Use center stage in a Sentence

center stage

noun
  • As we wrap up work on the old project, a new one moves to center stage.
  • The actor stood alone at center stage.
  • The issue is expected to take center stage in the elections.
  • As the fight in Ukraine takes center stage at the U.N., women take to the streets in Iran.
    ABC News, 25 Sep. 2022
  • One thing that won’t take center stage this year: weight rooms.
    Rachel Bachman, WSJ, 15 Mar. 2022
  • For the first time in the history of the Super Bowl, hip hop took center stage.
    Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 13 Feb. 2022
  • Norton sits on a chair, center stage, flanked by Dafoe and Brody.
    Joshua Medintz, The Enquirer, 28 June 2023
  • Of course, in this unique terroir, wines take center stage.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 3 May 2022
  • Poland: Żurek In Poland, a dish that takes center stage on Easter is żurek.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The Bad Boys star proceeded to rap the lyrics to the hit song as Balvin, 38, stood beside him center stage.
    Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
  • Aries March 21-April 19 Get ready to step out onto center stage.
    Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Taking center stage will be the heart and soul of the players, the coaches and the greater team rivalries.
    Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2022
  • Even amid all that, the music was center stage at Douglass Park.
    Ben Trivett Published, EW.com, 23 Sep. 2024
  • The crowd obliged, screaming loudly as Lil Durk joined Wallen center stage, trading lines on the song and waving to the crowd.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 June 2023
  • Allen, Garland and the city will take center stage this weekend -- a gathering of the league’s best.
    Chris Fedor, cleveland, 15 Feb. 2022
  • Her glam is the rightful focus, with a sharp cat-eye and full pink lip taking center stage.
    Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The voters hope the economy is center stage at the debate.
    Esther Castillejo, ABC News, 27 June 2024
  • Think outside the box -- and don't be scared to step out onto center stage to ensure that your ideas are heard.
    Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Sorghum is a star in the mountainous regions of the South, and this pie puts the ingredient center stage.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Put the houseplant on center stage for a spooky Halloween display.
    Sunset Magazine, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Snoop Dogg was part of a historic halftime show — the first time hip-hop acts took center stage at a Super Bowl.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2022
  • This is the first time since before the pandemic that the event has taken place in person, and Li’s first time on center stage.
    Lily Kuo, Washington Post, 27 June 2023
  • Just that the information ecosystem just sort of olé-ed him to center stage.
    Nbc Universal, NBC News, 27 Aug. 2023
  • But not every Wolverine gets a moment on center stage — or has the desire to take a star turn.
    Billy Witz, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2023
  • In 2021, the Black family took center stage; the year before, Black Americans and the vote.
    Colleen McMillar, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2022
  • Among the fall shoes that will be taking center stage in our wardrobes will no doubt be cowboy boots since there's no wrong way to wear them.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 21 Sep. 2022
  • The next time Louisville basketball is in the spotlight, someone else will be center stage.
    Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 10 Mar. 2022
  • Don't wait for an invitation to take center stage and bask in the spotlight.
    Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 27 Dec. 2021
  • Except the spectacle of Cunanan’s actions was still center stage in every episode.
    Alessa Dominguez, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Election tensions were center stage at a Catholic charity dinner.
    Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024

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