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as in consolidating
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
centered administrative duties under the command of a single person
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as in focusing
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
the students centered their attention on final exams
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Recent Examples of centering
Rather than centering a single narrative, Valentino created a lantern festival (which usually marks the culmination of Chinese New Year) at Tianhou Temple — a functioning ritual site rather than a neutral backdrop.
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Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
On Saturday, 79-year-old Conceição Evaristo, a writer from Minas Gerais known for her powerful works centering on Black women's experiences, sat majestically atop a float designed by samba school Imperio Serrano at Rio’s famed Sambodrome.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
The film unfolds across two timelines, 2009 and 2025, centering on a chronically online college dropout and an underage OnlyFans streamer who are contacted by the same mysterious stalker.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Donato Fatuesi Fatuesi is a producer, storyteller, and creative strategist working across film, television, and digital media, with a focus on centering Queer and Trans Pacific Islander voices.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
The puppeteers, who are often front and center, set the pace for the entire show and create some of the most arresting visual effects, centering their work around the voyages and adventures of two main actors.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
The Biennale will examine Lahori, Punjabi, Desi, and Eurasian perspectives while centering Lahore as a global hub.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Feb. 2026
Her ambassadorships include Rolex, Bulgari and Lancôme Beauty, centering heritage brands on its next generation of consumers.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
All three are centering their campaigns on economic pressures, from health care access to affordability and wages.
—Karen Brooks Harper, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
On Saturday, 79-year-old Conceição Evaristo, a writer from Minas Gerais known for her powerful works centering on Black women's experiences, sat majestically atop a float designed by samba school Imperio Serrano at Rio’s famed Sambodrome.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
The film unfolds across two timelines, 2009 and 2025, centering on a chronically online college dropout and an underage OnlyFans streamer who are contacted by the same mysterious stalker.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Donato Fatuesi Fatuesi is a producer, storyteller, and creative strategist working across film, television, and digital media, with a focus on centering Queer and Trans Pacific Islander voices.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
The puppeteers, who are often front and center, set the pace for the entire show and create some of the most arresting visual effects, centering their work around the voyages and adventures of two main actors.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
The Biennale will examine Lahori, Punjabi, Desi, and Eurasian perspectives while centering Lahore as a global hub.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Feb. 2026
Her ambassadorships include Rolex, Bulgari and Lancôme Beauty, centering heritage brands on its next generation of consumers.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
All three are centering their campaigns on economic pressures, from health care access to affordability and wages.
—Karen Brooks Harper, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centering
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Antoine Bass has good ideas, too, notably for consolidating duplicative programs and sharing heavy equipment among the district’s municipalities.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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That means consolidating facilities, linehaul, procurement, and capital planning.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Laura Trujillo is a national columnist focusing on health and wellness.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Dip a cloth into the solution and wipe the air fryer’s interior, basket, and tray, focusing on greasy residue.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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My goal is to ensure this technology strengthens economic opportunity for everyone rather than accelerating inequality or concentrating power in the hands of a few.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Bélanger emphasizes that spreading protein across meals helps support muscle tissue more effectively than concentrating it at night.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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Rather than relying solely on traditional marketing pathways, Drake began integrating artificial intelligence into the winery’s operational framework, initially as an efficiency tool, but gradually as a creative extension of the brand.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Those concerts transformed the group dynamic, thoroughly integrating Lewis into the Messthetics and distilling a chemistry that feels natural and unforced.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
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The event is focused on uniting youth and senior communities, but is open to anyone.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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While uniting the community worldwide, the fasting tradition is meant to help Muslims experience the hunger and thirst of the poor and foster empathy and generosity.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
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For the first few billion years of cosmic history, galaxies formed and grew by accreting more and more material from the intergalactic medium, as well as by merging together to form larger, more mature galaxies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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When Altman was abruptly ousted as OpenAI’s CEO in November 2023, the board reportedly approached Amodei to replace him, and even considered merging the two AI startups, Reuters reported.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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With a dedication to combining the Renaissance with a modern aesthetic, his design ethos embodies fashion futurism, technology and cultural heritage.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Somali officials say operations will continue in coordination with international partners, combining ground offensives, intelligence gathering and reconstruction efforts in retaken towns.—
Omar Faruk,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Centering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centering. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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