1
2
3
4
as in theatre
the public performance of plays
drawn to the stage as a career
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of stage
Emma Specter, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book The BFG, which Steven Spielberg turned into a 2016 movie starring Mark Rylance, now is being adapted into a stage spectacular by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
Stephen Neukam, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Ohtani and the Dodgers went on to win World Series seven months later, staging their first victory parade since 1988.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for stage 
Noun
Lamar, of course, is no stranger to the Super Bowl stage, having previously co-headlined the 2022 halftime show alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent, and Mary J. Blige.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book The BFG, which Steven Spielberg turned into a 2016 movie starring Mark Rylance, now is being adapted into a stage spectacular by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
The Senate voted along party lines Thursday to confirm Russ Vought as President Trump's budget chief after Democrats staged an all-night protest session.
—Stephen Neukam, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Ohtani and the Dodgers went on to win World Series seven months later, staging their first victory parade since 1988.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for stage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stage
Noun
-
Thomas ultimately set pool records in every individual event the athlete competed in and topped the victor's podium four times.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
12 Feb. 2025
-
Trump stepped up to the East Room podium Wednesday.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Tour kicked off in September, with its North American leg ending in November.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
-
The surprise gig will be McCartney’s first of 2025 after spending much of last year on the final leg of his Got Back Tour.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
In a chapter about a rare lung disease, the author commented that perhaps a cure could be discovered as quickly as the cure for tuberculosis was found at Sea View Hospital on Staten Island in the 1950s.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
8 Feb. 2025
-
In Pablo Larraín’s Maria Callas biopic, which is now streaming on Netflix, Jolie stepped into the shoes of the opera legend, portraying the final chapter of the singer's life in Paris leading up to her death in 1977.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
The festival allows filmmakers from all backgrounds to present their work and to be recognized.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
-
Dončić, who joined the Mavs in 2018, presented a different type of mentality from Bryant.—
C. Clark, M. Vorkunov and F. Katz,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The second concern is that Musk has talked about wanting his X company to be a commerce and payments platform, and his access to CFPB's records would provide him a competitive advantage.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2025
-
On the platform side, Taobao has returned to the Spring Festival Gala with a $343.9 million red packet campaign, becoming the exclusive e-commerce interaction platform for the Year of the Snake’s gala, with users able to receive up to $260.—
Li Jun,
WWD,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Later, during a post-game interview, Jada sat in her dad’s lap.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2025
-
Footage shows the pup curling up on White's lap in the back seat, showing his new owner nothing but love and affection.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Businesses seeking to finalize acquisitions need guidance from experts who understand the ins and outs of the process and can steer them through every phase.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
-
My recommendation is to work closely with program officers who will guide you through each phase of the process.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Aimed at telling a more personal, nuanced tale of domestic abuse, the film's message has been instead consumed by the drama surrounding its lead actors.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
-
Rather than a static tribute to the countryside, Huo’s lovely roving eye for composition and gentle hand with drama trace the challenges and enduring bonds among several hard-working generations of farmers.—
Nicolas Rapold,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near stage
Cite this Entry
“Stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share