centerpiece
noun
cen·ter·piece
ˈsen-tər-ˌpēs 
ˈse-nər-
Examples of centerpiece in a Sentence
resolution of the original dispute became the centerpiece of the negotiations
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Turn them into the centerpiece of your holiday charcuterie board or use them as edible decor for your Christmas table.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
Democrats have already solidified the issue as a centerpiece of their 2026 midterm messaging strategy.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
This centerpiece is a fun, nostalgic nod to those classic holiday lights.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
Styles, formerly the centerpiece of rival company (now working partner) TNA Wrestling, came to WWE in 2016 and has not looked back since.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
Democrats have already solidified the issue as a centerpiece of their 2026 midterm messaging strategy.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
This centerpiece is a fun, nostalgic nod to those classic holiday lights.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
Styles, formerly the centerpiece of rival company (now working partner) TNA Wrestling, came to WWE in 2016 and has not looked back since.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for centerpiece
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“Centerpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centerpiece. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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centerpiece
noun
cen·ter·piece
ˈsent-ər-ˌpēs
: a piece put in the center of something and especially a decoration (as flowers) for the center of a table
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