centerpiece

noun cen·ter·piece \ -ˌpēs \

Updated on: 18 May 2018

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

Recent Examples of centerpiece from the Web

Still, these next two days will give the Phillies an up-close look at the player who, for the right price, could be the centerpiece star of their next great team.

— scott lauber, Philly.com, "Interleague visit to Baltimore will give Phillies up-close look at Manny Machado | Extra Innings," 15 May 2018
About 15,000 visitors are expected for the centerpiece event: the parade on June 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., along a two-mile stretch of Narragansett Parkway.

— loren king, BostonGlobe.com, "Past is present in Warwick — at Rocky Point Park and during Gaspee Days fest," 15 May 2018
The centerpiece drama: Somewhat oddly, there were no new personal crises revealed this week.

— mike scott, NOLA.com, "'Southern Charm New Orleans' goes ghost hunting at the Myrtles," 14 May 2018
Nathan Fletcher has made opposition to President Donald Trump the centerpiece of his campaign just weeks before the June 5 primary.

— michael smolens, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Fletcher takes on Trump in race for county supervisor," 13 May 2018
This permitting system is integral to digital track-and-trace, the centerpiece of California’s cannabis regulation that demands every bit grown and sold in the state is accounted for, from seed to smoke.

— nick stockton, WIRED, "California Rules May Make Weed Shippers Report Themselves to the Feds," 13 May 2018
This film, like the first, gives our cast an opportunity to show their performance range -- integrating comedy, adventure, and emotion with centerpiece musical numbers that resonate with fans across the globe.

— dave mcnary, chicagotribune.com, "Chance the Rapper, Sam Rockwell join 'Trolls 2' voice cast," 11 May 2018
Another memorial proposal featuring a prominent centerpiece is that of Harvey Pratt, which eschews the military emphasis of the star symbol at the core of Wellspring of Valor in favor of a simpler geometric form: the circle.

— ryan p. smith, Smithsonian, "One of These Five Innovative Memorials Will Soon Honor Native American Veterans," 11 May 2018
The crowning jewel of the decor is always the floriated centerpiece above what, on any other day besides the first Monday in May, serves as the museum’s information booth.

— lilah ramzi, Vogue, "The Divine Inspiration Behind the Met Gala’s Floral Centerpiece," 7 May 2018

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