staged
word · lemma: stage
Definition
'Staged' means planned, arranged, or performed for an audience. It can also mean faked or made to look real but actually being arranged.
Usage & Nuances
Used for plays or performances ('staged a play'), but often describes something fake or pre-arranged ('staged photos', 'staged accident'). Neutral to mildly negative; be careful when accusing something of being 'staged', as it implies inauthenticity.
Example Sentences
The play was carefully staged in the school auditorium.
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The photos look nice, but they are all staged.
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The robbery was actually staged by the owner to get insurance money.
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All those dramatic moments on reality TV are totally staged.
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I could tell the surprise party was staged because everyone looked too ready.
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Some news events seem a little too perfectly staged to be real.
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