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
At 9 feet tall and just over 5 feet wide at the base when fully spread out, its large size and warm lights will be the centerpiece of your holiday décor.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Among the keepsakes from the hospital was the tiny hat that later became the centerpiece of her TikTok.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 17 July 2025
Nota bene: dining in this bright box of a space, with its single-flower centerpieces, feels a bit like being on the set of a play about a restaurant.
—Sloane Crosley, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
The centerpiece of Bird Point is the traditional main house, which includes five bedrooms and four baths across almost 5,000 square feet.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 July 2025
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Among the keepsakes from the hospital was the tiny hat that later became the centerpiece of her TikTok.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 17 July 2025
Nota bene: dining in this bright box of a space, with its single-flower centerpieces, feels a bit like being on the set of a play about a restaurant.
—Sloane Crosley, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
The centerpiece of Bird Point is the traditional main house, which includes five bedrooms and four baths across almost 5,000 square feet.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpiece
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We’d be better served, however, by understanding that at the core, both of these are fueled by and lead to dehumanization.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The key has been the gradual introduction of a new generation around the experienced core to supplement their talents with pace and vivacity.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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With continuation funds, asset managers in essence are using new investors’ money to pay off old ones.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The miscommunication that Scorsese’s blurb refers to as the essence of our crise is the product of both political tragedy and B-movie sensationalism.—
Armond White,
National Review,
23 July 2025
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Coates was now entering a terminal stage: his heart and kidneys were failing, and fluid had to be drained from his belly several times a week.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
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For fans of Arthur—or anyone craving an island retreat with history, heart, and serious creative pedigree—this storybook sanctuary might just be the perfect next chapter.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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Without addressing root causes of violence, long-term solutions and improvements can never be realized.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Fact: Healthy lawns should be watered deeply, but less often, to encourage root growth and drought tolerance.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Are these really the first kernels of the Justice League for you in the DCU?—
EW.com,
EW.com,
18 July 2025
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In its natural state, a whole kernel of wheat has three layers underneath the outer husk.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
17 July 2025
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Napheesa Collier finished with 25 points and nine rebounds, Courtney Williams added 23 points and five assists, and the Lynx had season bests in points, rebounds and free throws in dominating Las Vegas 109-78.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
26 July 2025
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At some point, deputies sent a drone inside the home to determine if the woman was being held inside against her will, but the man attacked and broke the device, investigators said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
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“Centerpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpiece. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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