as in core
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
resolution of the original dispute became the centerpiece of the negotiations
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Recent Examples of centerpiece
One of the centerpiece props is a golden toilet, and that’s not even the wackiest part of the experience.
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Hegseth made his media criticism the centerpiece of last Friday’s Pentagon briefing.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Making the vanity the centerpiece of the bathroom can transform the space entires, often with just a simple can of paint.
—Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
There is a new centerpiece in Auriemma’s office, surrounded by the trophies and the souvenir basketballs serving as timeline for his career as the winningest coach, by championships or wins (1,284), in college basketball history, men’s or women’s side.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Hegseth made his media criticism the centerpiece of last Friday’s Pentagon briefing.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Making the vanity the centerpiece of the bathroom can transform the space entires, often with just a simple can of paint.
—Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
There is a new centerpiece in Auriemma’s office, surrounded by the trophies and the souvenir basketballs serving as timeline for his career as the winningest coach, by championships or wins (1,284), in college basketball history, men’s or women’s side.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpiece
Noun
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In Geekbench, the A18 Pro’s single-core speeds weren't terribly far behind the A16’s multi-core<\/em> speeds.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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At the core of the system is the ability to read ErrPs generated in the brain’s anterior cingulate cortex.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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The film’s direction, combined with the film’s cinematography, focuses on the mythological essence of Elefsina and the mysterious shipwrecks hidden in the darkness of its seabed.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Tarasoff’s parents were, in essence, asking the court to impose a duty on therapists to ignore patient confidentiality laws and warn potential victims of their patients.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The kind of traveler who loves customized itineraries is a trendsetter at heart, someone with an insatiable curiosity for the world and a penchant for authentic experiences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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See latest conditions Rainfall during the critical germination months from September through November was well below normal, and the winter rain needed to support deep roots and healthy growth also fell short.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The roots of the quaint hotel—once home to a cardinal—are reflected in the guest rooms’ tapestries, oak floors, and Carrara-marble bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Bottom Line on Sleepmaxxing As with many social media health trends, there’s a kernel of a good idea here.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
11 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the bacon and sausage, this queso is packed with filling black beans, corn kernels, scallions, cheese, jalapeños, and our favorite, Rotel tomatoes.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Sporting Kansas City, who had only one point from its first three games, went into halftime ahead on Dejan Joveljić’s goal against his former mates for a 1-0 lead.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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That comes after a four-point night against the Ducks on Thursday.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Centerpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpiece. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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