centerpiece

noun cen·ter·piece \ -ˌpēs \

|Updated on: 13 Jul 2018

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Definition of centerpiece

1 : an object occupying a central position; especially : an adornment in the center of a table

2 : one that is of central importance or interest in a larger whole

the centerpiece of a political agenda

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Examples of centerpiece in a Sentence

resolution of the original dispute became the centerpiece of the negotiations

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While Golden State got better with the addition of DeMarcus Cousins, the Rockets have failed to add a significant piece to go alongside centerpieces James Harden and newly re-signed Chris Paul.

— SI.com, "The Rockets Strange Offseason and the Pursuit of Carmelo Anthony," 10 July 2018
Public Landing has vertical, cathedral-like ceilings, walls fashioned from local quarried limestone, and a centerpiece bar.

— patrick z. mcgavin, Daily Southtown, "Guide to outdoor dining in Chicago suburbs: Public Landing in Lockport," 8 July 2018
Within more than 6,300 square feet of interiors is a two-story great room with a centerpiece fireplace, a loft den/office, a home theater and a chef’s kitchen.

— jack flemming, latimes.com, "New York Giants chairman Steve Tisch lands a new home field in Trousdale," 7 July 2018
Granted, much more pressure will be on Walton now to manage the supporting cast around the team's new centerpiece.

— scott gleeson, USA TODAY, "Ranking LeBron James' seven NBA head coaches over the course of his career," 5 July 2018
As for how Guido created the majestic flower helmets, the jury is still out (likely picking more flowers for another round of centerpieces).

— chloe metzger, Marie Claire, "Valentino Models Wore Giant Flower Headpieces During Haute Couture Week," 5 July 2018
There are bowls large enough to blow wimpy centerpieces out of the water—or off the table—and ewers too tiny even for the four-fingered hand of Mickey Mouse.

— lynn yaeger, Vogue, "Treat Yourself to a Porcelain Confection at (Former Baker) Margaret Braun’s New Ceramic Shop," 3 July 2018
The sheer deliberation of her tempo, with Eder investing unmistakable meaning into every passing note, renders this the album’s centerpiece.

— howard reich, chicagotribune.com, "Linda Eder hits a personal best with 'If You See Me'," 2 July 2018
Now, Sheinbaum Pardo is making water and mobility centerpieces of her campaign.

— lizzie wade, Science | AAAS, "Can this environmental engineer—now elected mayor—fix Mexico City?," 2 July 2018

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First Known Use of centerpiece

1803

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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centerpiece Synonyms

Synonyms

bottom line, bull's-eye, core, crux, essence, gist, heart, kernel, keynote, meat, meat and potatoes, net, nub, nubbin, nucleus, pith, pivot, point, root, sum;

Related Words

course, direction, drift, tenor;

body, content, substance;

hypothesis, proposition, purport, subject, theme, thesis;

Phrases

sum and substance, the long and short (or the long and the short);

CENTERPIECE Defined for English Language Learners

centerpiece

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Definition of centerpiece for English Language Learners

: a decoration (such as a group of flowers) that is placed in the center of a table
: the most important part of something

CENTERPIECE Defined for Kids

centerpiece

noun cen·ter·piece \ ˈsen-tər-ˌpēs \

Definition of centerpiece for Students

: a piece put in the center of something and especially a decoration (as flowers) for a table

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