stage presence

noun

: a quality that attracts attention on the stage
an actor with a commanding stage presence

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Under Porter's direction, the ensemble mines every beat for honest friction, turning a century-old battle over dignity and artistic ownership into an electrifying stage presence. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Though his stage presence could easily veer into a machismo-heavy persona, Robles sets himself apart in comedy by being the opposite. — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 There is a raw, real feeling with his on-stage presence that can’t be replicated. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 Both Jefferson Starship and Kansas were quite impressive, while Deep Purple never really rose above mediocrity due mostly to the deteriorating vocal abilities and stage presence of frontman Ian Gillan. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stage presence

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“Stage presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20presence. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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