centered

adjective

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.

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And having phase-detect AF across the entire viewfinder is a huge help, eliminating any pressure to keep your subject somewhat centered. — Chris Welch, The Verge, "Fujifilm X-T3 review: the do-everything camera," 24 Oct. 2018 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

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