Synonyms of centerpiece

centerpiece

noun

ˈsen-tər-ˌpēs 

as in core

the central part or aspect of something under consideration

resolution of the original dispute became the centerpiece of the negotiations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• core
• essence
• heart
• root
• kernel
• point
• nucleus
• pivot
• theme
• meat
• sum
• crux
• keynote
• bottom line
• gist
• net
• sum and substance
• subject
• nub
• bull's-eye
• pith
• course
• tenor
• the long and short
• meat and potatoes
• direction
• substance
• content
• nubbin
• body
• drift
• hypothesis
• proposition
• thesis
• purport

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of centerpiece

The main centerpiece of the cinema that stands today is its screen, and behind it, there’s not much in the way of scenery. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Orioles fans will be welcoming back catcher Adley Rutschman, who just a few years ago was the rookie centerpiece of an Orioles rebuild. — Steve Buckley, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Another of the homages to classic cinema was The Great Movie Ride, housed in the park’s centerpiece, a replica of the iconic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

The centerpiece of the park’s upcoming work is tied to the park’s Chapel, and unveiled alongside concept art and video of the coming expansion — one of the biggest looks at the plans for the church to date. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026