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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
Starship is the centerpiece of Musk's vision of sending the first humans to Mars, with plans for the first uncrewed Starship to head straight from Earth to the Red Planet as early as 2026.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
During the season 6 premiere, Hough notably jumped on the set's podium, avoiding any damage to the show's beloved money-making centerpiece.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
There's also the Manhattan Beach Pier that has a small aquarium and adds a unique centerpiece without overwhelming the coastline.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
His performance reaffirmed his place as the centerpiece of Cleveland’s long-term vision, one built around his elite versatility and ability to change games without needing to score.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
During the season 6 premiere, Hough notably jumped on the set's podium, avoiding any damage to the show's beloved money-making centerpiece.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
There's also the Manhattan Beach Pier that has a small aquarium and adds a unique centerpiece without overwhelming the coastline.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
His performance reaffirmed his place as the centerpiece of Cleveland’s long-term vision, one built around his elite versatility and ability to change games without needing to score.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpiece
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The therapeutic support core adjusts to your body’s curves, virtually eliminating pressure points.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Equity in food access at Plant Joy Deli Childs' energy around her business comes back to her core belief that food, especially healthy options, shouldn't be out of reach for anyone.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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To conserve, after all, is the essence of conservatism.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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This is the essence of creator economy.—
Astha Bhardwaj,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The third-highest goal scorer in the club’s history had his heart set on chasing down more records and winning another Golden Boot.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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My heart doesn't feel okay with it.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Evolito itself traces its roots to YASA’s early axial flux technology.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Little Tokyo often steals the spotlight, but Gardena and Torrance’s Japanese American roots run just as deep.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Toss the crispy gnocchi with lots of sweet, fresh corn kernels, prepared pesto and a hefty sprinkle of grated cheese, and broil until the cheese gets bubbly, gooey and slightly charred in spots.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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But critics say the memo builds on kernels of truth before veering into unscientific fringe theories.—
Stephanie Armour,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Such ideological exuberance was obviously unsustainable, which was Davis’s main point.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, who became the ninth player in NHL history to score 1,700 points, said the team found out about the fall after the game.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Centerpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpiece. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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