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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
Potted herbs in place of plastic centerpieces.
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
The square neckline on these draws attention to the collarbones and makes necklaces into centerpieces.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Fresh citrus fruits are the centerpieces of these refreshingly bright pies and popsicles.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Diaper cakes may not sound sophisticated, but there are several stylish options that make great centerpieces.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Key pieces such as Cardoso and Reese will earn immediate protection as the centerpieces of the roster.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Peeps also lend themselves to DIY projects — cupcake toppers, spring table centerpieces, seasonal s’mores.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Butter itself became a cultural symbol throughout 2025 and into 2026, showing up in viral recipes, elaborate butter boards and dinner table centerpieces, particularly as food costs climbed and people reached for what felt grounding and real.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
The centerpieces of that effort were an agreement to buy Colorado River water from the Imperial Irrigation District and, later, a desalination plant built in Carlsbad.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
The square neckline on these draws attention to the collarbones and makes necklaces into centerpieces.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Fresh citrus fruits are the centerpieces of these refreshingly bright pies and popsicles.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Diaper cakes may not sound sophisticated, but there are several stylish options that make great centerpieces.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Key pieces such as Cardoso and Reese will earn immediate protection as the centerpieces of the roster.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Peeps also lend themselves to DIY projects — cupcake toppers, spring table centerpieces, seasonal s’mores.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Butter itself became a cultural symbol throughout 2025 and into 2026, showing up in viral recipes, elaborate butter boards and dinner table centerpieces, particularly as food costs climbed and people reached for what felt grounding and real.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
The centerpieces of that effort were an agreement to buy Colorado River water from the Imperial Irrigation District and, later, a desalination plant built in Carlsbad.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpieces
Noun
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Besides being more manageable logistically, this style calls back to Healy’s fine-dining roots — think of a chef curating an ever-changing tasting menu — and also just speaks to Healy’s own personal preference.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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The meal nods to Buenos Aires’ enduring devotion to its Italian roots, while landing squarely in step with how the city wants to eat right now.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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But Ashley and Austin, bless their hearts, would live in the throes of a careless spring, with mismatched furniture and super casual pastel curtains.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of competitors went home without any prizes but with hearts full of youthful joy — thanks to a schoolyard game that’s over 2,000 years old.—
Brian Cheung,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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Many imitation almond extracts or essences rely on synthetic benzaldehyde for flavor, which can create saccharine notes that overpower delicate desserts like custards, sponges, or pastry creams.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Store shelves are packed with serums, toners, essences and exfoliants — all promising transformative results.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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In more validation of Amazon’s chip strategy, Meta said Friday its agreed to deploy at least tens of millions of Graviton cores.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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The company also said Graviton5 carries a cache five times larger than the prior version, helping cut delays in communication between cores by up to 33 percent.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Also known as wheat kernels, wheat berries are encased in husks zipped along the tops of stalks and removed in a process known as threshing.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The kernels are so juicy and just burst in your mouth.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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This mode is designed for roasting vegetables, cooking cheese fondue, and a variety of meats – quick and efficient for preparing shareable dishes for dinner parties.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sourced locally where possible, ingredients include farmhouse meats from Arusha and vegetables from nearby communities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Centerpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpieces. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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