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In some senses, upstage is marked as figuratively, obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.
upstage
/ʌpˈsteɪd͡ʒ/
verb 4adv 2adj 2noun 1
Collocations
3ADJ.
turned, used
VERB + UPSTAGE
allow, dress, play, walked
UPSTAGE + NOUN
everyone, scenery
Definitions
noun
1
The part of a stage that is farthest from the audience or camera.
adv
1
Toward or at the rear of a theatrical stage.
The actor turned and walked upstage.
2
Away from the audience or camera.
adj
1
At the rear of a stage.
The minimalist play used no upstage scenery.
2
Haughty, aloof.
If she hasn't time for this or that, if she refuses to make or keep appointments, if her face does not greet all comers with a sweet and charming smile, then the word is passed around that ‘So-and-So is getting high-hat and up-stage.’
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The actor turned and walked upstage.
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The minimalist play used no upstage scenery.
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If she hasn't time for this or that, if she refuses to make or keep appointments, if her face does not greet all comers with a sweet and charming smile, then the word is passed around that ‘So-and-So
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She only wore that dress to upstage everyone.
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Although constantly upstaged by Miss Moore's vocal flings, Cary Grant brought the appropriate note of light comedy to his role.
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Ronald Reagan’s peace plan for Nicaragua, which would have worked to his domestic political advantage even if it had failed, is upstaged by a surprise initiative by five Central American countries.
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