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
With Haliburton, the two-time All-Star and Olympian, as its centerpiece, Indiana has roared back to relevancy, making the Eastern Conference finals last season and looking like a legit contender again on the eve of this season’s postseason.
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David Aldridge, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Instead, Toronto decided to keep their franchise centerpieces, and continue to attempt and compete in the talented AL East.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The centerpiece of the exhibition is the Manchester tiara from 1903 that Consuelo, Dowager Duchess of Manchester, had commissioned with more than 1,000 cut diamonds and more than 400 rose-cut diamonds.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
This popular rail-trail, which features 32 wooden trestle bridges and two train tunnels, is the centerpiece of New River Trail State Park in Southwest Virginia.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
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David Aldridge, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Instead, Toronto decided to keep their franchise centerpieces, and continue to attempt and compete in the talented AL East.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The centerpiece of the exhibition is the Manchester tiara from 1903 that Consuelo, Dowager Duchess of Manchester, had commissioned with more than 1,000 cut diamonds and more than 400 rose-cut diamonds.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
This popular rail-trail, which features 32 wooden trestle bridges and two train tunnels, is the centerpiece of New River Trail State Park in Southwest Virginia.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpiece
Noun
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General manager Chris Drury has to make decisions involving his coach, his core and the players in supporting roles.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Zero Waste Plant-Based Countertop Compost Bin $50 Zero Waste $49 $45 Wayfair Specs Made from biodegradable bamboo fiber, this lightweight one-gallon bin reads more like a Scandi bread box than something meant to house apple cores and onion skins.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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Accompanied by sweeping string arrangements and powerful blaring horns, the song encapsulates the essence of modern mariachi while staying rooted in its timeless traditions.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
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Pretty much, Orji’s focus for the live format isn’t to recreate what’s been done before, but making the experience her own while staying true to the essence of the show.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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He’s done so much for the organization, given his heart and soul to it and building a culture that’s respected.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Madison Square Garden buzzed with anticipation, hearts warmed by nostalgia.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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What developers would like in these scenarios is a way to find the root cause of security issues and be able to prioritize actions to remediate system health.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Like many modern calamities, the roots of the Great Flood were firmly planted in history.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Go whole hog on whole grains Hearty and versatile, whole grains — such as barley, brown rice, buckwheat, bulgur, corn, millet, oats, quinoa, rye and whole wheat — contain the entire grain kernel, including the bran, germ and endosperm.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2025
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As with most of his career as a conspiracist, RFK is tying together little kernels of truth into a false narrative and then framing it as just asking common-sense.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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Dennis Schröder, Caris LeVert, Larry Nance Jr. and Moe Wagner are among the other free agents who could make a difference in the right role, even though none possess superstar upside at this point in their respective careers.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Goodrich leads all scorers with 39 points in the 106-98 loss at Chicago. 1972 — Wilt Chamberlain plays his last pro basketball game.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Centerpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpiece. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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