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
Also new at the market is the Boat Bar, a centerpiece that features a spritz menu (a great drink for these still-warm days) and signature cocktails.
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Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The centerpiece of this operation is arguably the Nara Tray, a 40-piece party tray for only $25.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
The vacant buildings, which were built in the 1950s, have become the centerpiece of a recent push from Leawood residents, particularly those in north Leawood, who are advocating for better walkability in the northern part of the city.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
By Erin Hudson, Bloomberg A private school in Hillsborough is borrowing $26 million in muni bonds to modernize the historic mansion that stands as the picturesque centerpiece of the campus.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
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Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The centerpiece of this operation is arguably the Nara Tray, a 40-piece party tray for only $25.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
The vacant buildings, which were built in the 1950s, have become the centerpiece of a recent push from Leawood residents, particularly those in north Leawood, who are advocating for better walkability in the northern part of the city.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
By Erin Hudson, Bloomberg A private school in Hillsborough is borrowing $26 million in muni bonds to modernize the historic mansion that stands as the picturesque centerpiece of the campus.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpiece
Noun
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In all of these places, the broad availability of talent—whether as founders, knowledge workers, or highly skilled blue-collar workers—is viewed as one core element of the corporate ecosystem’s success.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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The new quad-core processor inside is likely doing a lot of heavy lifting there.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Oct. 2025
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In essence, the device aims to replace a lymphatic massage or gua sha, offering fascia release, fluid drainage, and smoother texture in one handheld gadget.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
4 Oct. 2025
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Matsui, a Democrat, said time is of the essence, and called on her Republican colleagues to negotiate.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Beneath a pink bow laden with rhinestones, colorful floral paper was dotted with rhinestones laid in heart and star shapes.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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At the end of 2023, the researchers compared the group with only one infection to the group with a second infection, focusing on Long COVID-like symptoms such as abdominal pain, respiratory distress, changes in taste and smell, fatigue, chest pain, myocarditis, or irregular heart beat.—
Alice Park,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When shopping, look for ginger root that is firm and smooth.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Used a mulch, leaves keep soil cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, protecting plant roots from extreme temperatures.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Elote This playful pastry is shaped like an ear of corn, complete with ridges that look like kernels.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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There are kernels of truth in all this.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Sep. 2025
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But the performance his Seattle Seahawks delivered in a 38-35 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday really drove the point home.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Christie finished the game with 12 points, two rebounds and three assists and was the team’s second leading scorer and tied for the lead in Plus/Minus.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Centerpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpiece. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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