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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 centerpieces
There’s still a time and place for the pristine glassware, fancy silver, and perfectly arranged centerpieces, but no one is going to judge you if there’s a little dust bunny in the corner or for choosing paper napkins over linen.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
In that light, regulatory and tax strategies, which are already centerpieces of the Administration’s policy agenda, merit being pursued vigorously.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
More youth in the pipeline is necessary to join Mikey Anderson and Brandt Clarke, the future centerpieces of the blue line.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Sports franchises have become the big-brand centerpieces to global platform companies with tentacles that encompass adjacent industries like finance, big tech, real estate and media.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Its subtle hues and airy look pair with rustic bouquets, centerpieces, or layering with other florals.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Since launching the brand in March 2022, Webb has helped shift the perception of belts, redefining them not as accessories, but as centerpieces—much like a power handbag or a pair of sculptural heels.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Bespoke Murano glass chandeliers serve as centerpieces and were designed by Barovier & Toso, the centuries-old Venetian glassmaking operation.
—David Moin, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
The trade also could, with the proper supplemental moves, make both teams legitimate contenders in the loaded West, though Dallas’ window now is much slimmer with Davis (32 next month) and Kyrie Irving (33 next month) as their centerpieces.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
In that light, regulatory and tax strategies, which are already centerpieces of the Administration’s policy agenda, merit being pursued vigorously.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
More youth in the pipeline is necessary to join Mikey Anderson and Brandt Clarke, the future centerpieces of the blue line.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Sports franchises have become the big-brand centerpieces to global platform companies with tentacles that encompass adjacent industries like finance, big tech, real estate and media.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Its subtle hues and airy look pair with rustic bouquets, centerpieces, or layering with other florals.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Since launching the brand in March 2022, Webb has helped shift the perception of belts, redefining them not as accessories, but as centerpieces—much like a power handbag or a pair of sculptural heels.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Bespoke Murano glass chandeliers serve as centerpieces and were designed by Barovier & Toso, the centuries-old Venetian glassmaking operation.
—David Moin, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
The trade also could, with the proper supplemental moves, make both teams legitimate contenders in the loaded West, though Dallas’ window now is much slimmer with Davis (32 next month) and Kyrie Irving (33 next month) as their centerpieces.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpieces
Noun
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Her perky protagonist notably navigated a romantic relationship with vampire Bill Compton and explored the roots of her own fairy ancestry.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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The brand, which began as a music label in 2002 before adding a ready-to-wear line in 2005, will retain Maison Kitsuné’s youth culture roots while targeting a more mature audience.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Where would our legacy live, if banned from the Internet, besides our heads and our hearts?—
Rodney Carmichael,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Cameron James After learning French to woo Bianca as the lovesick Cameron, Gordon-Levitt continued to steal our hearts in other film appearances, most notably the 2009 indie hit (500) Days of Summer.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The songs pack a wide range of elements into a single track, starting with rock, pop, soul, funk, dub, club music, and rap, plus various other essences, from singer-songwriter-like qualities to music originating from Japan’s internet like Vocaloid.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Enchanted glittered with edible pink shimmer dust, and bursting with fruity, botanical flavors – Grey Goose with watermelon basil essences, vermouth and basil.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For example, stars are fueled by nuclear reactions and radioactive decay in their cores.—
Andrea Richard,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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The inclusion of low-power cores is new with this generation.—
Wendy Sheehan Donnell,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Slimy Lunch Meats Lunch meats are one of those things that often evade clean-outs.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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About 58 million pounds of corn dogs and other meats on sticks were recalled because of possible wood fragments in the batter.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Centerpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpieces. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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