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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
Tie cinnamon sticks to wreaths, add them to centerpieces, or string them on a garland.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
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
True to house tradition, the jewels were finished using Sauer’s signature cutting technique, originally developed by Jules to transform rough minerals into luminous centerpieces.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2025
But that is exactly why Cincinnati Ballet artistic director Cervilio Miguel Amador wanted to make this work one of the centerpieces of the 2025-2026 season.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
Some end up as centerpieces at local fairs and fall festivals, where artists transform them into elaborate displays, while others are chosen for crowd-pleasing traditions like crane drops and the town’s annual pumpkin regatta.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
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
True to house tradition, the jewels were finished using Sauer’s signature cutting technique, originally developed by Jules to transform rough minerals into luminous centerpieces.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2025
But that is exactly why Cincinnati Ballet artistic director Cervilio Miguel Amador wanted to make this work one of the centerpieces of the 2025-2026 season.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
Some end up as centerpieces at local fairs and fall festivals, where artists transform them into elaborate displays, while others are chosen for crowd-pleasing traditions like crane drops and the town’s annual pumpkin regatta.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpieces
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Overwatering The main reasons orchid roots get mushy and cause leaf wilt are overwatering or poor drainage, according to Kondrat.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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According to Nitzsche, simmer pots have historical roots, with a presences across cultures.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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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
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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 17 Jan. 2026.
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