staged 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of stagednext
as in sensational

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staged

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verb

past tense of stage
as in offered
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 Synonyms for staged
  1. sensational
  2. presented
  3. showy
  4. gave
  5. carried
  6. elaborate
  7. performed
  8. grandiose
Adjective
  • Jayden Daniels took home the Heisman Trophy last season after a sensational career at LSU, his dual-threat ability set the standard for excellence, and this year's finalists will aim to live up to that legacy.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Mbappe scored a sensational goal against Atalanta in the Champions League inside 10 minutes on Tuesday, but then asked to be brought off 25 later.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of sensational
Verb
  • Guardiola might be seen as an exception, but he is also presented as a model; the obsessiveness that has been central to his legend for the last decade and a half has created a blueprint for how a manager is supposed to be.
    Rory Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • By chance, Mellon attended a lecture near his seaside cottage in Guilford, Connecticut, where Fink presented, focusing on the Poughkeepsie Bridge.
    Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of presented
Adjective
  • In May of that year Musk revealed his Crew Dragon spacecraft to the world with a characteristically showy event at the company’s headquarters in Hawthorne.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 24 Sep. 2024
  • The movie is not visually showy, but that’s part of its appeal.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024
Definition of showy
Verb
  • So many of Italy’s traditional food festivals began not long after, when the emergence of culinary tourism and growing appreciation for local food traditions gave rise to new annual celebrations.
    John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The singer Cher evacuated to a hotel on Monday night along with her pets, according to her publicist, who gave no other details.
    Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gave
Verb
  • The butterflies also carried two types of pollen on their bodies, both from plant species found only in Africa.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Best Carry-on Backpacks There's perhaps no more plane-friendly bag than a backpack, which is easily carried, easily taken off, easily placed under a seat, and easily packed with all your belongings.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of carried
Adjective
  • The 2000 adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas was a massive hit, and the elaborate prosthetic and cosmetic design — spearheaded by Rick Baker and Gail Rowell-Ryan — went on to win an Academy Award for Best Makeup.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Initially reveling in his newfound freedom, Kevin soon faces a pair of bumbling burglars and devises elaborate traps to protect his home.
    JOHN DEALBREUIN Wealth of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of elaborate
Verb
  • In both Hong Kong and Mainland China, high-yielding mega-capitalization stocks such as banks, energy, and insurance companies performed well as China’s Treasury bonds had a rare down day.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The famous Christmas song performed by Gene Autry was released in 1957.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of performed
Adjective
  • Marshall was known for his use of ornate and grandiose designs, which often features intricate details and luxurious materials, according to the Benjamin Marshall Society.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The Tuscan-style villa is grandiose in every sense of the word.
    Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of grandiose
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