as in equable
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as in consolidated
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
centered administrative duties under the command of a single person
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as in focused
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
the students centered their attention on final exams
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Recent Examples of centered
Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
On top of her medication regimen, social media breaks and daily therapy sessions have helped Lee stay centered.
—Kayla Blanton, SELF, 23 July 2024
Wayans plays a legendary talk radio host in the series, which premieres on October 21 at 8:30pm, but will now become a podcaster to allow the comedy to more centered at home, rather than at a radio station.
—Peter White, Deadline, 13 July 2024
The heads and shoulders of the adults are sometimes draped in textiles or summarily cut off, or their bodies are partially tucked behind decorative mats that frame the centered child.
—Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 6 May 2024
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Adjective
Like the Cincinnati Union Terminal’s centered clock and the inward-facing bas-reliefs flanking the arched building, ornamentation, as well as color, is added harmoniously with the structure.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
On top of her medication regimen, social media breaks and daily therapy sessions have helped Lee stay centered.
—Kayla Blanton, SELF, 23 July 2024
Wayans plays a legendary talk radio host in the series, which premieres on October 21 at 8:30pm, but will now become a podcaster to allow the comedy to more centered at home, rather than at a radio station.
—Peter White, Deadline, 13 July 2024
The heads and shoulders of the adults are sometimes draped in textiles or summarily cut off, or their bodies are partially tucked behind decorative mats that frame the centered child.
—Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 6 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centered
Adjective
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Wolcott is an equable type with cropped dark hair and a preference for business-casual attire, which in the Pacific Northwest qualifies as formal wear.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2024
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The elves with which the casual viewer or reader is familiar may be noble, equable creatures.—
Jack Butler,
National Review,
31 Dec. 2023
Verb
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This was the weekend when Arsenal hammered Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest consolidated fourth place by beating Brentford, Bournemouth moved to fifth, Chelsea dropped points and Manchester City lost again.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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The comprehensive dashboard allows for seamless monitoring of nutrition, workouts, sleep and overall wellness, all consolidated into a single, user-friendly interface.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Modern breeders have focused not just on leaf color, but on traits including leaf size and shape.—
Margaret Roach,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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Between 2008 and 2021, the use of sinkers was down over 40 percent as teams focused on high-spin riding fastballs and pitching for whiffs at the top of the zone.—
Eno Sarris,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The sets had their ups and downs: some of the improvisations were gorgeous, but the more composed elements felt messy.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Stability, the ability to remain composed, consistent and dependable, especially during times of change and stress, is the bedrock of trust and the quiet strength that allows others to feel secure and focused.—
Michael McFall,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In an economic study published in 1963, the historian Ping Chiu found that in California the two groups were mostly stratified into different labor pools, with the Chinese concentrated in lower-wage jobs in agriculture and industries such as textile and cigar manufacturing.—
Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2025
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The real estate market for high-end properties priced more than $5 million is limited in Sacramento, but luxury transactions are increasingly concentrated in the $3 million to $4 million range, Bishop said.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The JuJu Watkins injury has thrown an unshakable solemnity across women’s basketball.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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An unshakable vision and an undeniable ability to turn grapes into something extraordinary.—
Lela London,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Like Texas, South Carolina is long, disciplined and absolutely ferocious down low.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Their 18-game unbeaten streak, characterised by disciplined defending, swift counter-attacks, and strong team cohesion, has captured the attention of both fans and pundits.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These factors are integrated into course material and field sessions non-stop.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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For example, a custom AI model integrated into a mobile application.—
Mark Johnson,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Centered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centered. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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