centered
adjective
ˈse-nərd \
Definition of centered
1 : having a center —often used in combination a dark-centered coneflower
2 : having a center of curvature —often used in combination a 3-centered arch
3 : emotionally stable and secure
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People may simply have returned to more individualistic, self-centered views of society and the economy. — Robert J. Shiller, New York Times, "Once Cut, Corporate Income Taxes Are Hard to Restore," 22 June 2018 But if a conservative nominee is confirmed to replace Kennedy, the closest the court will have to a centered swing voter is Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., experts said. — Deanna Paul, Washington Post, "The Supreme Court has faced momentous resignations. Experts say Kennedy’s is unrivaled.," 29 June 2018 Those are their thoughts and their self-centered views. — Raisa Bruner, Time, "Taylor Bennett Opens Up With Bold, Buoyant New Single 'Be Yourself'," 6 June 2018 But this year’s robust lineup of women and topical, female-centered events indicates a likely shift in the air. — Brandon Yu, San Francisco Chronicle, "Bay Area Book Festival in Berkeley: Literary resistance," 21 Apr. 2018 Those who go to court, though, face a legal system heavily influenced by male-centered views. — Youkyung Lee, The Christian Science Monitor, "#MeToo takes off in South Korea, but how far will it go?," 22 Mar. 2018 The nightlife is plentiful and centered right outside Petco Park in the Gaslamp Quarter. — Jon Tayler, SI.com, "In Signing Flawed Hosmer, Padres Make a Statement About Their Future," 18 Feb. 2018 The ingredients are super clean and pure, centered on organic cacao powder, cacao butter, coconut oil, cacao nibs, and a bit of agave and sea salt. — Molly Kimball, NOLA.com, "5 sweet (some spicy) healthy Valentine's Day treats for your sweetie," 6 Feb. 2018 Kevin Clay, as Mormon poster-child Elder Price, has the charm to keep his self-centered character likable and scores with his pitiable downfall. — Matthew J. Palm, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Excellent 'Book of Mormon' still welcome anytime," 14 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'centered.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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centered
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of centered
: mainly concerned about or involved with something specified
: having a specified kind of center
: emotionally healthy and calm
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