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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
Of course, the Aspen Art Museum is the centerpiece of creative masterpieces in Aspen.
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Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
The bar’s namesake, Madeira Park, was the centerpiece of a former Atlanta community called Copenhill Park, only the second suburb connected to the city’s 1800s streetcar.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
At least seven lawsuits are challenging the levies, the centerpiece of Trump’s trade policy.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
The centerpiece of the visit comes on May 27, when Charles — Canada’s Head of State — attends the State Opening of Parliament alongside Queen Camilla.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
The bar’s namesake, Madeira Park, was the centerpiece of a former Atlanta community called Copenhill Park, only the second suburb connected to the city’s 1800s streetcar.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
At least seven lawsuits are challenging the levies, the centerpiece of Trump’s trade policy.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
The centerpiece of the visit comes on May 27, when Charles — Canada’s Head of State — attends the State Opening of Parliament alongside Queen Camilla.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpiece
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Bitcoin’s Code Remains Decentralized, But The Politics Are Shifting Despite growing political entanglements, Bitcoin’s core code has not changed.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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None of the league’s top 25 players by Instagram followers—including Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant and James Harden, three core members of OKC’s last Finals team in 2012—made deep playoff runs this spring.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
4 June 2025
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That really captured the essence of the dark ages and the medieval world.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Quotable Time is of the essence for these students.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The festival’s heart lies in the Cour d’honneur of the Palais des Papes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its original stage.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Potential symptoms include insomnia, muscle cramps, constipation, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, weakness, numbness, tingling, personality changes and heart arrhythmias, experts say.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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To remove invasive vines, cut them back to the ground, dig out roots when possible, and apply herbicide directly to fresh cuts with care—never spray near desirable plants.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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The root of omakase is creativity, and to that end, there’s also a whole lot of uniqueness of concept found even within the omakase realm – and for fans of omakase, there’s some incredible bucket-list experiences that must be enjoyed.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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If wheat is infected during flowering, the fungus colonizes, killing the florets, and kernels don’t develop.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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The poisonous kernels are responsible for a significant number of suicides and homicides, particularly in rural areas of South Asia.—
Nina Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
30 May 2025
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Mayr’s evolutionary point possibly vanishes in the jump to humanlike complexity and intelligence, whereupon the whole playing field is utterly transformed.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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The Elks offense, now led by Ford and featuring emerging talents in the receiving corps, will look to exploit a Lions defense that allowed 24.4 points per game in 2024.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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“Centerpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpiece. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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