How to Use take center stage in a Sentence
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Soon enough, tank tops will be pushed to the back of the drawer as sweaters take center stage.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2023
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Paris and its landmarks are ready to take center stage.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2022
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The first two acts are also confirmed to take center stage during the awards show.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 23 July 2024
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Make a big batch of these to take center stage on your dinner table on the first night of Hanukkah, and serve them atop of a smear of crème fraîche and herbs.
—Magdalena O'Neal, Sunset Magazine, 6 Dec. 2022
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Practically a pie without the stress, a galette makes the most of a messy, open fold and lets the filling take center stage.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 24 July 2023
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Yet, as fate would have it, the skies opened up by the time Monday morning rolled around and let the sun take center stage just in time for the cosmic event.
—Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
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Two of Gulfstream’s next-gen business jets will take center stage at the Dubai Air Show later this month.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2023
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On the heels of a new season, prepare for pairs of metallic shoes to take center stage in your closet (and beyond).
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2023
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Unearthed in 1905 by gold-mining siblings, the hot springs take center stage.
—Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2023
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Tucked in the south of France, overlooking the pristine blue waters, the local seafood and flora take center stage.
—Mary Squillace, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2023
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On the maximal side, Jan Kath and Serge Lesage showed rugs that easily take center stage in any room.
—Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 23 Jan. 2023
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Food continues to take center stage here as Venus calls out Maria for pizza-gate.
—EW.com, 9 May 2024
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In lieu of turkey, let this golden-brown veggie dish take center stage.
—Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 17 Oct. 2022
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Pelphrey wore a classic black suit with a white shirt, allowing Cuoco to take center stage.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022
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The bird may take center stage for the main meal, but these beautiful Thanksgiving pies are sure to give a show-stopping sweet ending to your feast.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2023
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In the colder months, winter sports take center stage at Cairngorm Mountain.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2023
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But for her mother Michele, watching Reese and the Sky take center stage on Saturday night went even deeper.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2024
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Ocean breezes and down-home cooking take center stage at Anju Coco, a roadside seafood shack and breakfast spot.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2023
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Soon, Goyo’s rapid-fire lyrics take center stage, matching the song’s intensity.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2024
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Charli has leapt from phone screens to performing live, but young love and family strife take center stage.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2023
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With stretchy, shimmering fabric that captures your mom-to-be glow, your baby bump will take center stage.
—Shelby Deering, Country Living, 10 Aug. 2023
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Also now, chef Théo Goupil’s take on Akira Back’s world-class menu can not only take center stage, but have many more guests sticking around to enjoy it.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2024
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My performing arts program empowers kids with the confidence to break out of their shells and take center stage!
—Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 12 Dec. 2022
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The images of a wounded but still standing Trump are sure to take center stage at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 15 July 2024
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Plus, it’s offered in multiple finishes and has a simple look that won’t take center stage in a bedroom.
—Jennifer Carmichael, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2023
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An in-ground swimming pool and spa take center stage, surrounded by a pavilion with two fireplaces, a pizza oven and an outdoor kitchen.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2023
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Come November, the strength of the economy will take center stage in the presidential election.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2024
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As the title suggests, this comic sees Mary finally take center stage.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2023
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This year, nine-time Grammy Award winner Rihanna will take center stage.
—Dallas News, 10 Feb. 2023
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Resy, a restaurant booking platform, also predicts that mushrooms will take center stage on food menus in 2024.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
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