staged 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of stagednext
as in sensational

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staged

2 of 2

verb

past tense of stage
as in offered
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition staged the full body of Shakespeare's plays in the course of a year

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staged
  1. sensational
  2. presented
  3. showy
  4. gave
  5. carried
  6. elaborate
  7. performed
  8. grandiose
Adjective
  • This sensational candle has taken the internet by storm, gracing countless TikTok videos and making a name for itself as a trendy and sought-after home accessory.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
  • These algorithms prioritize content based on user engagement and screen time, which has the effect of amplifying sensational, divisive, and false content.
    Michael Posner, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of sensational
Verb
  • Every recommendation should be backed by evidence and presented in a nonpartisan light, forming part of a comprehensive plan to streamline the federal bureaucracy and foster greater accountability in government.
    James Broughel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The findings were presented in the journal Nature Communications Earth & Environment.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of presented
Adjective
  • Sun Exposure: Part to full shade Soil Type: Moist, well-draining, rich Soil pH: Slightly acidic to Neutral (6.5-7.5) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Hostas are well known for their showy foliage—and their propensity to attract slugs and snails.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The former President’s Boeing 757, known as Trump Force One, performed a showy flyover as thousands of supporters cheered.
    Peter Slevin, The New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2024
Definition of showy
Verb
  • The brothers gave her a polished lucky mule shoe worn by the second Willie to remember the moment.
    Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Gavin gave of his whole self to our community, both in his performances and his charitable work.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of gave
Verb
  • The Knights, led by fellow Sharks prospect Sam Dickinson, carried a nine-game win streak into Friday and had an overall record of 13-4-0-0.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The White House Offer would lead customers to buy other Microsoft products that ran on Azure, the company’s cloud platform, which carried additional charges based on how much storage space and computing power the customer used.
    Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of carried
Adjective
  • In a season where culture floods our timelines with its renditions of love through elaborate gifts and flights of fancy, my gift to you is simple, yet priceless.
    Charity LaShai, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Rather than relying on celebrities or elaborate storytelling, the ad focuses on the simple joys of sharing.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of elaborate
Verb
  • Latin music icon Marc Anthony performed and executive produced a special segment with salsa great Sergio George to pay homage to the tropical music genre.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The tribute was performed by Reik, Leonel García, Alejandro Fernández, David Bisbal and Carlos Rivera.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of performed
Adjective
  • Explore the festive side of metro Detroit this holiday season with drive-through holiday light shows, grandiose participating neighborhoods and downtown decorations.
    Kayla Cockrel, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Delusions of grandeur, also known as grandiose delusions (GDs), are a type of delusion, or false belief.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of grandiose
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