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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
The film’s centerpieces are the face-offs between Plemons’ Teddy and Stone’s CEO.
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026
In this case, some minimalist, delicate chains with small centerpieces help fill the space created by the neckline without detracting from the main event.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
Wellness, sustainability, and cultural connection will be the centerpieces of the resort, with design elements drawing on Mayan tradition and incorporating locally sourced and reclaimed materials.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Groups of stakeholders including terminal operators, cruise lines and union representatives sat at large round tables with green table cloths and floral centerpieces.
—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
Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026
In this case, some minimalist, delicate chains with small centerpieces help fill the space created by the neckline without detracting from the main event.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
Wellness, sustainability, and cultural connection will be the centerpieces of the resort, with design elements drawing on Mayan tradition and incorporating locally sourced and reclaimed materials.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Groups of stakeholders including terminal operators, cruise lines and union representatives sat at large round tables with green table cloths and floral centerpieces.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpieces
Noun
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While neighboring vineyards resorted to grafting their vines onto pest-resistant American roots, DRC used various intensive strategies to keep its original European vines intact, at least until the 1940s.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In 2017, McRae went back to her YouTube roots and uploaded a video of herself singing an original ballad.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are countless ways to wear hearts on your nails—this one uses shape.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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The news warmed our hearts in the midst of this cold, dark and endless winter.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The spa uses oils and essences from the hotel's medicinal garden, while the treatment rooms are set within the former convent's nuns' cells.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 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
Noun
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The stars eventually go supernova, and their respective cores collapse to form black holes containing as much as 100 times the mass of the sun.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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When stars with around the same mass as the sun run out of hydrogen, the fuel necessary for nuclear fusion in their cores, their cores collapse and their outer layers swell out and are eventually lost.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Crispy, salty pancetta, two types of cheese, sweet corn kernels, and a parsley-panko bread crumb topping will have everyone coming back for another scoop.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Stir, then cover and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the kernels are tender.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Get creative and make go-to blends for meats, vegetables or popcorn.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Frozen meats were improperly thawing at room temperature below the prep table.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
February 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Centerpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpieces. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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