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staged

/steɪdʒd/
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• adjective

1

Planned, arranged, or contrived in advance to produce a specific impression or effect, often in an artificial or deceptive way.

Example

"The celebrity couple's chance encounter at the restaurant was clearly a staged photo opportunity."

2

Carried out or occurring in distinct, planned phases or steps over time.

Example

"The hospital recommended a staged return to work following her surgery."

3

Presented or performed on a theatrical stage before an audience.

Example

"The playwright attended a staged reading of her new drama at the regional theater."

4

Styled, furnished, and arranged to look appealing to prospective buyers (of a home or property for sale).

Example

"A professionally staged home often sells faster and for a higher price than an empty one."

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• Rhymes for staged

• Nearby Words

stage
stagecoach
stagecraft
staged
stagehand
stageplay
stagflation

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