Synonyms of centerpiece

centerpiece

noun

ˈsen-tər-ˌpēs 

as in core

the central part or aspect of something under consideration

resolution of the original dispute became the centerpiece of the negotiations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• core
• essence
• heart
• root
• kernel
• point
• nucleus
• pivot
• theme
• meat
• sum
• crux
• keynote
• bottom line
• gist
• net
• sum and substance
• subject
• nub
• bull's-eye
• pith
• course
• tenor
• the long and short
• meat and potatoes
• direction
• substance
• content
• nubbin
• body
• drift
• hypothesis
• proposition
• thesis
• purport

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of centerpiece

Though the eyes were the centerpiece of Larsson's makeup, as usual, the rest of her glam deserves a moment too. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026

The centerpiece is the Big House, a 6,000-square-foot Greek Revival home framed by dramatic 25-foot columns, which later served as a backdrop for scenes in his 2016 film Live by Night. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

In early 1976, Sidney Gibson tried at least twice to make the balloon a centerpiece of a small summer fair, envisioning thousands of people coming to marvel at and ride in the balloon. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

The checks could cost more than $1 trillion, raising unanswered questions about deficits and inflation; Republican candidates have not made the promise a campaign centerpiece. — Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026