stage presence

noun

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

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Their shows had always been wild—the music’s raw noise and Love’s swaggering stage presence inspired catharsis. — Quinn Moreland, Pitchfork, 14 June 2026 And Thompson is a compelling stage presence, the kind of actor who, even in the act of listening, seems to be working out a thought behind her eyes. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026 But while Faith’s voice never seemed overwhelmed by the setting, her stage presence occasionally did. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026 Impressed by Mercado’s skill and stage presence, Bissonette put the word out to Hagar’s people. — Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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