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 The youngest consultant on the project was the current mayor’s youngest son, 13-year-old Joseph, who suggested the robot as the centerpiece of the museum following a family trip to the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World in Florida. — Christopher Placek, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Elegant enough for a dinner party centerpiece, sturdy enough to take the leftovers for lunch tomorrow, this is a salad to bookmark. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 The centerpiece of event is the flamingo walk, in which the Zoo's ambassador flamingos walk through the campus right along side the guests. — Libby Smith, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Its centerpiece is an 800-foot, three-level electric kart track with hairpin turns, elevation changes and karts that can reach up to 40 mph, depending on the rider. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 12 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
  • Sangare was one of the core players of the Lens side who pushed Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain hard for the French title last season, eventually coming up six points short.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The cryptocurrency exchange told Fortune that bitcoin’s core infrastructure is largely safe, adding that the real vulnerability is at the wallet level.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of core
Noun
  • Plan ample time before or after a treatment to make good use of the luxurious hot springs here, since this town’s world-famous mineral water is really the essence of your visit.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The scent wraps rose water, Damascena rose essence and absolute, and centifolia rose in soft, sweet notes of green almond, pink raspberry, and a touch of mauve violet.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of essence
Noun
  • A number of cardiovascular conditions—including atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder—are linked to cardiac neurons.
    — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Maceta, moved to pity at times, would put an ear to his friend’s chest and hear how Ruiz’s heart leaped about inside his body, as though trying to fly apart.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of heart
Noun
  • That fire makes for a potent combination with her swimming roots.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The materials used can vary widely, including roots, herbs, crystals, stones, coins, cloth, ceramic sherds, pins, powders, and the body parts of animals.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of root
Noun
  • After obtaining remote code execution, agents inspected the local system, identified a Linux kernel version vulnerable to a recent privilege escalation flaw, downloaded an exploit, adapted it and obtained root access.
    — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, cook 2 cups yellow corn kernels in a medium skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium heat until warmed through and browned in spots, 6 to 8 minutes.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of kernel
Noun
  • Teams earned points by winning weekly head-to-head battles – tugging a sled across the field the fastest, surviving a heated game of dodgeball – and by simply doing the right thing.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Analysis conducted by the Pew Research Center found that while Biden won among Hispanic voters by 25 points in 2020, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris only won among them by 3 points in 2024.
    — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of point

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