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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
Groups of stakeholders including terminal operators, cruise lines and union representatives sat at large round tables with green table cloths and floral centerpieces.
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Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Eads ended up as one the centerpieces of one the biggest point shaving scandals in NCAA basketball history at Tulane.
—Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The centerpieces of the agreement are tariff concessions.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Clients began asking for centerpieces and custom floral work that matched the scale of weddings, galas and community celebrations.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026
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.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Classics like elegant floral centerpieces and linen table runners are perennial favorites that show no sign of letting up.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Adding to the theme of giving back, Ramona resident and Senior Center volunteer and board member Pegge Guevara surprised guests by donating three Christmas centerpieces for a giveaway contest.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 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
Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Eads ended up as one the centerpieces of one the biggest point shaving scandals in NCAA basketball history at Tulane.
—Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The centerpieces of the agreement are tariff concessions.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Clients began asking for centerpieces and custom floral work that matched the scale of weddings, galas and community celebrations.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026
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.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Classics like elegant floral centerpieces and linen table runners are perennial favorites that show no sign of letting up.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Adding to the theme of giving back, Ramona resident and Senior Center volunteer and board member Pegge Guevara surprised guests by donating three Christmas centerpieces for a giveaway contest.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpieces
Noun
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Likewise, the sugars produced by the green leaves of a scion cannot be shared with the lower stem and roots of the plant if the graft fails.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Now, guests can sleep in those same rooms, breathe in its history, and experience live music that can trace its roots all the way back to those glory days.—
Paul Oswell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What the museum dream team did not see was the pain in our hearts about this jail.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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My message this week is about not letting our hearts be troubled, and Jesus is the way.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Skin care leads the conversation, alongside a growing focus on niche fragrances, refined essences and wellness treatments.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 Dec. 2025
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And this year’s lineup is loaded with glow-boosting icons—from milky toners and hydrating essences to overnight masks that make your skin feel like a cloud.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 Dec. 2025
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Additionally, their cores can (usually) be removed, allowing sealant to be injected through them into tubeless tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Jan. 2026
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Since then, the plant has produced large volumes of water contaminated with radioactive substances used to cool the reactor cores.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Dec. 2025
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It’s served alongside a slab of cold sweet potato and garnished with hefty kernels of the dent corn called choclo.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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Like corn kernels in slowly heating oil, the orca sightings began sparse and unpredictable.—
Kelso Harper,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Beyond cooked dishes, tomato paste can be whisked into vinaigrettes for color and balance, blended into compound butters, or brushed in glazes for roasted meats and vegetables.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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There’s a distinct aroma that follows Tacos Los Cholos whenever the growing restaurant chain plants roots, the scent of mesquite smoke and prime meats hitting the grill.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Centerpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpieces. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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