as in core
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 centerpiece
The restaurant, which seats around 180 guests, is colorful, with the bar as the centerpiece and live music nightly.
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
That phrase will now be a centerpiece of PM23, the venue in Rome that hosts the Fondazione Valentino Garavani e Giancarlo Giammetti’s cultural initiatives.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 22 Feb. 2025
Crystal decanter set pieces While your decanter is the centerpiece of your set, the number of glassware included could be a make-or-break factor.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
NBCUniversal now sees the London TV Screenings as comparable in importance to May’s LA Screenings, so assume a splashy showcase with the ultra-buzzy Suits: LA the centerpiece.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
That phrase will now be a centerpiece of PM23, the venue in Rome that hosts the Fondazione Valentino Garavani e Giancarlo Giammetti’s cultural initiatives.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 22 Feb. 2025
Crystal decanter set pieces While your decanter is the centerpiece of your set, the number of glassware included could be a make-or-break factor.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
NBCUniversal now sees the London TV Screenings as comparable in importance to May’s LA Screenings, so assume a splashy showcase with the ultra-buzzy Suits: LA the centerpiece.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpiece
Noun
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As the cores of these stars crush down, the stars' outer layers, and most of their masses, are blown away in tremendous core-collapse supernovas.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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That's why empathy is often a core value for families.—
Alana Bracken,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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Bob’s voice is so hard, and his essence is so hard.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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In essence, the Israelis want phase one to continue – the exchange of hostages, alive and deceased, in return for the continued release of Palestinian prisoners and the flow of higher volumes of aid into Gaza.—
Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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These basic concepts of freedom are at the very heart of Hamilton.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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At heart, the brand messaging is consistent: Individuals who work hard and win reward themselves with a Rolex.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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Featuring artists such as Talib Kweli, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Terrace Martin, Jean Baylor, and Bilal, the album explores the roots of jazz and Hip-Hop while reimagining their possibilities for the future.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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Shabtai shows us a tattoo on his arm that’s a reminder of his grandmother and her roots.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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As the exploit targets core Linux kernel USB drivers, the impact is not limited to a particular device or vendor and could affect a very wide range of devices.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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But that kernel of an idea saved Suits from becoming a forgettable case-of-the-week procedural.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
23 Feb. 2025
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Max Christie scored at least 15 points in each of his first seven games with the Mavericks.—
Stan Son,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Thrun has 10 points and is averaging 16:59 in ice time in 51 games this season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Centerpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpiece. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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