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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 centerpieces
Since launching the brand in March 2022, Webb has helped shift the perception of belts, redefining them not as accessories, but as centerpieces—much like a power handbag or a pair of sculptural heels.
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Karin Eldor, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
This table runner can last all season, perfect for daily decor and easy to dress up for dinner parties with centerpieces and fresh flower vases.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2025
Add welcoming curb appeal with front porch container gardens, or focus on the interior with seasonal rugs, spring centerpieces, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2025
Bespoke Murano glass chandeliers serve as centerpieces and were designed by Barovier & Toso, the centuries-old Venetian glassmaking operation.
—David Moin, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
The trade also could, with the proper supplemental moves, make both teams legitimate contenders in the loaded West, though Dallas’ window now is much slimmer with Davis (32 next month) and Kyrie Irving (33 next month) as their centerpieces.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
Includes bouquets and boutonnieres for the wedding party, centerpieces, and other decorative florals.
—Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Personal touches were added by their bridal party to the suite where the shoot took place, including their centerpieces, her bouquet, and celebratory glasses from the wedding day.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
Restaurants throughout the Chicago area offer catering packages with traditional centerpieces such as spiral ham and prime rib as well as more novel options like a bagged seafood feast.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
Karin Eldor, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
This table runner can last all season, perfect for daily decor and easy to dress up for dinner parties with centerpieces and fresh flower vases.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2025
Add welcoming curb appeal with front porch container gardens, or focus on the interior with seasonal rugs, spring centerpieces, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2025
Bespoke Murano glass chandeliers serve as centerpieces and were designed by Barovier & Toso, the centuries-old Venetian glassmaking operation.
—David Moin, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
The trade also could, with the proper supplemental moves, make both teams legitimate contenders in the loaded West, though Dallas’ window now is much slimmer with Davis (32 next month) and Kyrie Irving (33 next month) as their centerpieces.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
Includes bouquets and boutonnieres for the wedding party, centerpieces, and other decorative florals.
—Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Personal touches were added by their bridal party to the suite where the shoot took place, including their centerpieces, her bouquet, and celebratory glasses from the wedding day.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
Restaurants throughout the Chicago area offer catering packages with traditional centerpieces such as spiral ham and prime rib as well as more novel options like a bagged seafood feast.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpieces
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Milk Makeup’s Cooling Water Jelly Tints were quick to rack up 60,000 shoppers on its wait-list, 160,000 hearts on Sephora’s Loves list and sold 400,000 units during that period — nearly $10 million at the product’s $24 price point.—
James Manso,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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Gaza has a great place in our hearts.—
Ruwaida Amer,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2025
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These stellar remnants are created when stars with masses similar to that of the sun exhaust their fuel for nuclear fusion, the process that converts hydrogen to helium in their cores.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Microscopic analysis of the sediment cores will also help the team analyze the way the eruption affected marine creatures and the chemistry of the seafloor.—
Ashley Balzer Vigil,
Ars Technica,
21 Dec. 2024
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Diets high in red and processed meats, sugary beverages, trans fat, and sodium had the opposite effect.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
31 Mar. 2025
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From luxury seafood to exotic meats, travel often opens the door to culinary adventures.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Centerpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpieces. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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