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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Mikie Sherrill, the successful Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey, made freezing electric rates a centerpiece of her victorious campaign, and got huge applause in mentioning the issue in her victory speech.
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Even to her longtime political foes, Pelosi was viewed as one of the most effective speakers, and Democratic leaders, in history, holding the party caucus together to shepherd through massive legislation, like the Affordable Care Act, the centerpiece of President Barack Obama’s healthcare agenda.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Consider a decorative vase that can hold seasonal flowers for a welcoming display in your entryway or as a table centerpiece.
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Even to her longtime political foes, Pelosi was viewed as one of the most effective speakers, and Democratic leaders, in history, holding the party caucus together to shepherd through massive legislation, like the Affordable Care Act, the centerpiece of President Barack Obama’s healthcare agenda.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Consider a decorative vase that can hold seasonal flowers for a welcoming display in your entryway or as a table centerpiece.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The centerpiece of Mile 0 is the 3,500-capacity Coffee Butler Amphitheater in Key West, and the festival has a history of bringing high-profile artists along.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for centerpiece
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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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