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 centerpiece is what McDermott revealed in 2025 as the AI Control Tower—a unified governance layer that gives companies real-time visibility into every AI agent, model, and workflow running across their enterprise.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Under the former regime, the forward was considered one of the future centerpieces of the organization.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
For all the new parts coming into roles in 2026, Judkins is locked in as the primary ball carrier and centerpiece of the evolving offense.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 5 May 2026
The resort's centerpiece dining space, Gourmet Gallery, is an open-air hub housing 10 food and drink concepts.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Under the former regime, the forward was considered one of the future centerpieces of the organization.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
For all the new parts coming into roles in 2026, Judkins is locked in as the primary ball carrier and centerpiece of the evolving offense.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 5 May 2026
The resort's centerpiece dining space, Gourmet Gallery, is an open-air hub housing 10 food and drink concepts.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpiece
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Retailers that effectively deploy AI in their physical stores recognize the human elements at the core of the in-person shopping experience.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Wu’s office said the veterans department will continue to provide core services to all qualifying veterans and provide financial and medical assistance to qualifying veterans and their dependents with limited incomes for food, shelter, clothing, and medical care, as required by state law.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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In his first Inaugural Address, on March 4, 1861, with seven states having already seceded from the Union, Lincoln proclaimed the essence of secession to be anarchy.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The parks commissioner, the infamous Henry Stern, loved the version of the plan which, in essence, extended the Park’s south end entrance.—
Lucius Riccio,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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While too much unhealthy fat can raise health risks, healthy fats are essential for energy, hormone balance, and heart health.—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
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My heart goes out to everyone impacted by the fire — the lives lost, the destruction of homes and businesses.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Affordability is one of the most urgent challenges facing our region, and the county must take a more active role in addressing its root causes.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Instead of focusing on competition, Tucci’s culinary endeavors have centered on reconnecting with his Italian roots.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Also known as wheat kernels, wheat berries are encased in husks zipped along the tops of stalks and removed in a process known as threshing.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The kernels are so juicy and just burst in your mouth.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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Washington improved to 4-1-3 and are at 15 points with its fourth consecutive victory, which is good for the second in the table.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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The other 10 points, besides the four touchdowns and field goal, were given out equally for victories in side competitions in between the first and second quarters and third and fourth quarters.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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“Centerpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpiece. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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