centerpiece

noun

ˈsen-tər-ˌpēs How to pronounce centerpiece (audio)
Definition of centerpiecenext
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 Evolving funding plans Residents, local leaders and volunteer docents have described Independence’s historic homes, particularly the Vaile and Bingham-Waggoner, as the centerpiece of the city’s tourism industry. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 Photos published by Mayor Kevin Wilk on Facebook also showed that the restaurant’s centerpiece, its glass-front counter that’s usually laden with fresh produce, meats and other salad and sandwich fixings, had partially collapsed. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Read on for a roundup of this year’s fall decor trends that go beyond the basic centerpieces and garlands. — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 Across the supply chain industry, artificial intelligence has become the centerpiece of modernization conversations. — George Ninikas, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for centerpiece
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpiece
  1. core
  2. essence
  3. heart
  4. root
  5. kernel
  6. point
Noun
  • Earlier this year, a Supreme Court decision weakened a core provision of the Voting Rights Act, threatening Black political representation across the South.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The Picture of Dorian Gray An enchanted portrait and a life of debauchery are at the core of this lavish literary horror by Oscar Wilde.
    — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of core
Noun
  • The essence has a high concentration of PDRN, which promotes cellular repair and collagen production, plus niacinamide and copper peptides to leave your skin firmer and smoother.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The concept art is meant to capture the essence of the project and is not intended to depict final details and design of the bridge.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of essence
Noun
  • The way the central couple navigates the twists, turns, roadblocks and unforced errors that entangle their budding relationship is the beating heart of these films.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The approval was based on results from a trial that showed Mounjaro outperformed Trulicity in reducing the risk of major heart events.
    — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of heart
Noun
  • Paul Johnson, former director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, attributes the root cause to sluggish economic growth.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Over the next several decades, Mexican American families poured in and set down roots.
    — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of root
Noun
  • There certainly may be a kernel of truth to Musk’s professed safety concerns, but plowing through bollards that are explitly designed to protect pedestrians from rogue drivers isn’t helping his case.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Transfer the warm kernels to a food processor, add the remaining butter, and process until smooth and thick.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of kernel
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the odds of a 25-basis-point or even 50-basis-point rate hike ticked up slightly.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The algorithm first fixes both cameras on a 3D point and determines the geometric relationship between the resulting images.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of point

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“Centerpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpiece. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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