centered

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cen·tered | \ ˈsen-tərd

, 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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She struggled with depression for years, but she's more centered now and able to live a full life.

Recent Examples on the Web This is what sociologists call an MCMR — a multi-centered metropolitan region. — Alison Medley, Chron, "What will Houston look like in a post-pandemic world?," 2 Feb. 2021 Designing a collection during the whirlwind of 2020 meant finding ways to stay centered and creative while living with the coronavirus pandemic’s realities. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Adwoa Aboah On Designing Her New John Hardy Collection from Home," 15 Jan. 2021 In Europe previously, Gimbutas hypothesized, men and women held relatively equal places in a peaceful, female-centered, goddess-worshipping society—as evidenced by the famous fertility figurines of the time. — Douglas Preston, The New Yorker, "The Skeletons at the Lake," 7 Dec. 2020 To feel more centered, take a meditative spin around the labyrinth, behind the sculpture garden. — Washington Post, "Delaware’s new driving trail features Instagram-worthy murals by (mostly) local artists," 6 Nov. 2020 Put your hands together in a prayer position as a centered and balanced pose to keep the center of gravity in between the right and left side. — Stephanie Mansour, CNN, "This 5-minute workout will tone and tighten your butt," 7 Oct. 2020 This imaginative, female-centered take on Dracula is perfectly timed for this year’s Halloween season. — Christian Holub, EW.com, "The best new comics to read in October: Spooky season is here," 6 Oct. 2020 Stay centered and non-reactive even if someone pushes your buttons. — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, "Horoscope for Sept. 23, 2020: Virgo, skip major purchases; Sagittarius, stay on top of trends," 23 Sep. 2020 Keep your cool, stay moderate and centered, and avoid reacting with impulsive actions or knee-jerk retorts. — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, "Horoscope for August 22, 2020: Happy birthday James Corden; Aquarius, be sensible with money," 22 Aug. 2020

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