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as in theatre
the public performance of plays
drawn to the stage as a career
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as in to present
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
staged the full body of Shakespeare's plays in the course of a year
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Recent Examples of stage
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 Aug. 2025
Perhaps the last artist to truly dazzle on that stage?
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
Brianne Tracy, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
After decades out of the cultural spotlight, the brand staged a provocative return.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 20 Aug. 2025
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Noun
All the while, though, he’s been fine-tuning his musical theater chops in the hopes of one day landing on the New York stage.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 Aug. 2025
Perhaps the last artist to truly dazzle on that stage?
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
After an investigation conducted by law enforcement, prosecutors alleged that Smollett staged the attack to get media attention.
—Brianne Tracy, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
After decades out of the cultural spotlight, the brand staged a provocative return.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stage
Noun
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Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was at the podium Wednesday at the Chiefs practice facility, answering questions about Friday’s preseason game against the Bears and the upcoming season.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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Millet secured the bronze to make for two first-time medalists on the podium.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Speaking at the White House on Aug. 22, the president boasted about the appearance of his lower legs.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Who would want a regular-old room, when there are haylofts with wood-burning stoves that once warmed the hind legs of Kind Arthur’s horse?—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Hadean Eon, spanning from 4.6 to 4.0 billion years ago, remains the most enigmatic chapter in Earth’s history.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Each of the three chapters takes place in the present, and each in a different country.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
31 Aug. 2025
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This lack of transparency hindered our ability to fully present our case.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Aug. 2025
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The event will also present more than 500 programs to visiting buyers.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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The 191-track opus will be available in 12 LP and 8 CD box sets as well as on digital platforms.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Gaines has since built a national platform as a conservative speaker and activist.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Last year, Dolla (real name: Dominic Matheson) smashed the box-office record for a homegrown DJ’s tour of these parts, selling more than 170,000 tickets across a four-date lap, produced by Untitled.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
21 Aug. 2025
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The usually fun and lighthearted challenge caused a stir when Huda’s lap dance on Chelley’s partner Ace caused an explosive falling out between the pair.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 Aug. 2025
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The next phase of streaming competition won’t be defined by who owns the most content, but by who reimagines the business model fastest.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Diplomatic engagement through the U.N. and coordination with regional allies, particularly Colombia, may influence the next phase, although both sides appear determined to demonstrate strength without triggering open conflict.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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In his director’s statement, the filmmaker reveals that the historical drama mines from his own family’s trauma, linking the effects that both the holocaust and the rise in communism in Hungary had on him and his loved ones.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
25 Aug. 2025
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That gravitational relationship between herself and drama has carried over from her high-school days into her professional life, the Grammy winner says.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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