Phrase guide
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noun
The area in the center of the stage, especially one towards the front.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, uncountable
Topics: acting, broadcasting, entertainment, film, lifestyle, media, television, theater
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
An important or prominent position.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, broadly, uncountable
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noun
the central area on a theater stage
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: centre stage
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: center, centre, middle, heart, eye
noun
a position of prominence or importance
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: centre stage
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: high status
History
center + stage
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
