centerpieces

plural of centerpiece

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Recent Examples of centerpieces With signature aesthetics and luminous sound quality, Edelweiss pianos have emerged as iconic centerpieces in today’s most distinguished interiors. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025 These pretty gourd candles also make eye-catching centerpieces for fall and Thanksgiving tables. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025 This mix of coffee, garlic, paprika, brown sugar, and sea salt transforms average steaks, ground beef, or pork into flavorful centerpieces. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 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 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
Noun
  • Rhythm, song and movement honored the island’s African and Indigenous roots.
    Essence, Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
  • During the segment, Brandy paid tribute to her California roots by donning an LA Dodgers-style hat.
    Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • And in both cases, the women break the men's hearts by rejecting them and leaving them in tears.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The academy is a crucible for human formation, a place where minds and hearts are forged in the fire of inquiry, reflection, complexity and nuance.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Infused in cleansers, toners, and even essences, K-beauty’s exfoliating ingredients are often gentle and appear alongside hydrators to keep skin comfortable, while still delivering their brightening, smoothing, and resurfacing benefits.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • With Microsoft’s support, Terradot has drilled soil and sediment cores to bedrock to analyze mineral and chemical profiles.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
  • These areas appeal particularly to buyers who prioritize interior space over proximity to dense urban cores.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • But critics say the memo builds on kernels of truth before veering into unscientific fringe theories.
    Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The female’s back is covered in small protrusions that resemble popped kernels of popcorn, inspiring its genus name Zea, derived from the corn plant.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Broiling adds a brown, crispy finish to breadcrumbs, roasted meats, cheesy lasagnas, and sheet-pan vegetables.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Or, go for a cordial, which layers meats, cheese, lettuce and tomato between cheesy bread.
    Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Centerpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpieces. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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