centerpiece
noun
cen·ter·piece
ˈsen-tər-ˌpēs 
ˈse-nər-
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resolution of the original dispute became the centerpiece of the negotiations
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The enormous bar served as the centerpiece, with greenery in the marquee extending all the way to the roof.
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Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
Advanced command-and-control systems ensure the ships can act as the centerpiece of complex military operations, integrating the capabilities of multiple naval and allied assets.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Owned by Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris—who is busy turning Andermatt into a world-class destination together with Orascom Development—the Chedi acts as the social centerpiece of the village, where everyone who’s anyone wants to be.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
An ice bar will serve as the centerpiece with Mytheresa’s fine jewelry on display in an unexpected way.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
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Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
Advanced command-and-control systems ensure the ships can act as the centerpiece of complex military operations, integrating the capabilities of multiple naval and allied assets.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Owned by Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris—who is busy turning Andermatt into a world-class destination together with Orascom Development—the Chedi acts as the social centerpiece of the village, where everyone who’s anyone wants to be.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
An ice bar will serve as the centerpiece with Mytheresa’s fine jewelry on display in an unexpected way.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
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centerpiece
noun
cen·ter·piece
ˈsent-ər-ˌpēs
: a piece put in the center of something and especially a decoration (as flowers) for the center of a table
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