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
Of course, the Aspen Art Museum is the centerpiece of creative masterpieces in Aspen.
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Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
The bar’s namesake, Madeira Park, was the centerpiece of a former Atlanta community called Copenhill Park, only the second suburb connected to the city’s 1800s streetcar.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
At least seven lawsuits are challenging the levies, the centerpiece of Trump’s trade policy.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
The centerpiece of the visit comes on May 27, when Charles — Canada’s Head of State — attends the State Opening of Parliament alongside Queen Camilla.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
The bar’s namesake, Madeira Park, was the centerpiece of a former Atlanta community called Copenhill Park, only the second suburb connected to the city’s 1800s streetcar.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
At least seven lawsuits are challenging the levies, the centerpiece of Trump’s trade policy.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
The centerpiece of the visit comes on May 27, when Charles — Canada’s Head of State — attends the State Opening of Parliament alongside Queen Camilla.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpiece
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None of the league’s top 25 players by Instagram followers—including Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant and James Harden, three core members of OKC’s last Finals team in 2012—made deep playoff runs this spring.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
4 June 2025
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Mayor Lauren McLean said the new hotels are helping link the core of downtown to other parts of downtown along Grove Street.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025
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That really captured the essence of the dark ages and the medieval world.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Quotable Time is of the essence for these students.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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All of our hearts are broken … our sadness is gut wrenching - there’s a hole, something is missing.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
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Leadership wisdom is a combination of head, hunch and heart.—
Gregory Stebbins,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Targeted Treatment for Inherited Disease in Infants More tools than ever before are available to address the root cause when a concerning genetic change is detected.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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According to engineers and robotics experts, the root cause of the malfunction was a combination of software and design oversight.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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If wheat is infected during flowering, the fungus colonizes, killing the florets, and kernels don’t develop.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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The poisonous kernels are responsible for a significant number of suicides and homicides, particularly in rural areas of South Asia.—
Nina Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
30 May 2025
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In the league, even though Villa were staggering along, the points tally kept ticking over.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The point of emphasis for him right now is fielding slow rollers.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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“Centerpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpiece. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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