as in top billing
the center of public attention
a public health problem that has moved to center stage in recent years
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Recent Examples of center stage
The debate over whether vaccinations are safe and necessary has again moved to the nation's center stage as a measles outbreak that began in California has now affected more than 120 people from Canada to Mexico, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and news reports.
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The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 17 Feb. 2025
As performances continue throughout the night, the wildfires are expected to remain at center stage.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
With the rise of streaming TV, video games and social media video, film is no longer at center stage.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2025
Characters that could be played as more closed off or impersonal instead gravitate toward that center stage naturally and socialize well with each other.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2025
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The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 17 Feb. 2025
As performances continue throughout the night, the wildfires are expected to remain at center stage.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
With the rise of streaming TV, video games and social media video, film is no longer at center stage.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2025
Characters that could be played as more closed off or impersonal instead gravitate toward that center stage naturally and socialize well with each other.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center stage
Noun
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They're listed first on the daily schedule and typically get top billing.—
Lizzie Hyman,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Heart Eyes is your first top billing in a major studio movie.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The seventh season will no doubt spotlight Leclerc’s win in his native Monaco, Norris fumbling his first WDC and Carlos Sainz’s search for an F1 seat after Hamilton’s shock move to Ferrari.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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The airline shared photos of the Airbus A320 which was transformed to spotlight Mario, Princess Peach, Luigi, Bowser, Donkey Kong, and Yoshi.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To command attention, develop a memorable visual identity, create a tone and voice that truly resonate, and ensure every interaction reflects your core values.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Police turned their attention to Gliha, now 47 and living in Tampa.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2025
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The days of Beckham Jr. at the center of the NFL limelight are seemingly behind him as the once superstar receiver has experienced issues with producing consistent numbers while staying on the field since leaving the New York Giants after the 2018 season.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
17 Dec. 2024
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The April 1 Gaza bombing that killed his fellow aid workers thrust Andrés further into the global limelight, and spurred international calls for accountability from the Israel Defense Forces and for an independent investigation.—
Tribune News Service,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2024
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With memory giants like Samsung and SK Hynix cranking up production to keep pace with Nvidia’s Blackwell ramp, Lam is sitting in the catbird seat.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The catbird seats were occupied instead by the titans of attention.—
Ezra Klein,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Center stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center%20stage. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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