Pronunciation: /ʌpˈsteɪdʒ/
noun a part of a stage that is farthest from the audience
A1 I saw a play where the upstage area was used for a dramatic reveal.
A2 The actors on stage moved to the upstage position to create depth in the scene.
B1 The director instructed the actors to enter from upstage to add suspense to the scene.
B2 The upstage lighting was too bright, causing the actors to be overshadowed.
C1 The upstage set design was minimalist yet effective in conveying the mood of the play.
C2 The upstage backdrop was a stunning visual that enhanced the overall production.
verb to draw attention away from someone or something else on stage
A1 The little girl tried to upstage her older sister during the school play.
A2 He always tries to upstage his colleagues with his flashy clothes and expensive accessories.
B1 The lead actor's performance managed to upstage the rest of the cast.
B2 She was determined to upstage the competition and win the top prize.
C1 The politician's speech was carefully crafted to upstage his opponent and gain more support.
C2 The singer's powerful vocals and stage presence easily upstaged the other performers at the concert.
adjective relating to or characteristic of the area of a stage that is farthest from the audience
A1 The upstage actor stole the show with her powerful performance.
A2 The upstage lighting made it difficult to see the actors on stage.
B1 The upstage entrance was grand and impressive, setting the tone for the rest of the play.
B2 The upstage set design created a stunning backdrop for the actors to perform against.
C1 The upstage direction of the scene added depth and complexity to the overall production.
C2 The upstage blocking and choreography were meticulously planned and executed, enhancing the audience's experience.
adverb in a manner that draws attention away from someone or something else on stage
A1 She stood upstage during the school play.
A2 The actor upstaged his co-star with his powerful performance.
B1 The new singer tried to upstage the headliner at the concert.
B2 The politician's speech upstaged all the other candidates at the debate.
C1 Her natural talent for singing consistently upstages her competitors.
C2 The artist's unique style always manages to upstage other contemporary painters.
formal The actor tried to upstage his co-star by delivering a more powerful performance.
informal She always tries to upstage everyone else at the party.
slang He's constantly trying to upstage his friends with his new car.
figurative Her bright personality always manages to upstage any negative situation.
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