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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
The atrium is the centerpiece of the layout.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
More Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images With that in mind, Anthony Irwin of ClutchPoints has shared that Los Angeles already has the centerpiece of that potential trade in place.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The salad goes in the middle of the table like a centerpiece, and my partner and I cozy up, casually eating with our fingers.
—Elazar Sontag, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2025
The centerpiece event, held each summer in the desert of Nevada, has drawn scrutiny over the past few years due to attendee deaths, injuries, and chaos resulting from extreme weather.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
More Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images With that in mind, Anthony Irwin of ClutchPoints has shared that Los Angeles already has the centerpiece of that potential trade in place.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The salad goes in the middle of the table like a centerpiece, and my partner and I cozy up, casually eating with our fingers.
—Elazar Sontag, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2025
The centerpiece event, held each summer in the desert of Nevada, has drawn scrutiny over the past few years due to attendee deaths, injuries, and chaos resulting from extreme weather.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpiece
Noun
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Understanding these dynamics is a key piece in the puzzle of planet formation, as dust settles into larger layers including pebbles and rocks, and eventually planetary cores.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Google is suffering outages in multiple countries, with core services such as Gmail and YouTube experiencing issues, the tracking website DownDetector reported.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These metres break you down to your essence.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The bad news is that time is of the essence.—
Daniel Klein,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kahan, known for his raw anthems, offers more insight into the inner workings of his heart in his lyrics than in public comments.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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This isn’t the first study to suggest the importance of breakfast for living a long life—research has shown that regularly eating a morning meal is linked with lower overall and heart-related mortality (and that bypassing it can up your heart-disease risk).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
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For example, most types of turfgrass have short roots, and soil samples from lawns only need to be dug to a depth of 4 inches.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The roots of my family tree are firmly established in the soil of Great Britain.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Get the recipe > Saveur’s editor at large Shane Mitchell shared these Southern-style pancakes, which get their subtle chew from fresh corn kernels.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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Here, however, the child offers a kernel to his mother.—
Demir Alp,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Aug. 2025
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Alexander currently leads Missouri with 69 total points and 60 digs while unleashing 158 total attacks in 2025.—
Brady Shanahan,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Capelli wasn’t a businessman and Chouinard wasn’t an activist at this point, but the men shared an affinity for nature and a willingness to challenge authority.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Centerpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpiece. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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