microphone · entrance · debut · limelight · bow · ovation · podium · emerge · command · presence · showtime · cue · wings · footlights · announce · dramatic · moment · captivate
IDEA.org / Words / take the stage
Related — spotlight (Concentrated illumination source); curtain (Fabric hung for privacy); perform (Execute or present); audience · applause · microphone · entrance · debut · limelight · bow · ovation · podium · emerge
visibility/presencetake the stage ≠ keep a low profile Remain unnoticed deliberately; hide away · fly under the radar
action sequencetake the stage ≠ exit stage left Theatrical departure instruction; make an exit · take a bow · walk off
prominence/roletake the stage ≠ take a back seat Become less prominent; play second fiddle · step aside
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/take_the_stage