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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 centerpiece
Simone is off on some Island of Rich People — think Martha’s Vineyard or the Hamptons or the Land of the Lotus Eaters — working as an assistant to Michaela, a socialite, bird protection advocate and the centerpiece of a small cadre of women whose life she’s changed.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
Howard has shouldered the responsibilities of being a franchise centerpiece.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
French auteur filmmaker Bertrand Bonello will deliver this year’s ECAM Forum centerpiece masterclass on June 12, in partnership with Cineteca Madrid and Filmadrid Festival.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 19 May 2025
One showed an overhead view of the park whilst the other was of the crystal-like centerpiece castle underneath what appears to be a shooting star.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
Howard has shouldered the responsibilities of being a franchise centerpiece.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
French auteur filmmaker Bertrand Bonello will deliver this year’s ECAM Forum centerpiece masterclass on June 12, in partnership with Cineteca Madrid and Filmadrid Festival.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 19 May 2025
One showed an overhead view of the park whilst the other was of the crystal-like centerpiece castle underneath what appears to be a shooting star.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpiece
Noun
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But the core concept has been expanded in smart and surprisingly thrilling ways.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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In the 1990s, a sediment core extracted from Lake Chichancanab provided the first paleoclimatic evidence of a severe drought at the end of the Classic period.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Palpatine returns Though his body may have been destroyed during the Battle of Endor, Palpatine survived in secret for years by transferring his essence to clone bodies.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Penny Hotel Williamsburg The intimate Penny Hotel, nestled in Williamsburg's core, perfectly captures the neighborhood's artistic essence.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 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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These young people offer me their time and their hearts on some level.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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Its comprehensive survey from the roots to the legacy of slavery serves to promote healing.—
Elaine Glusac,
AFAR Media,
21 May 2025
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The rugged limestone walls reached to a ceiling with natural skylights, from which aerial roots of ficus trees hung like decorative drapery.—
Erik Trinidad,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2025
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When beta-carotene isn't present, the kernels are pale white.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Rather than constantly chasing the newest shiny kernel of knowledge, aim for depth and breadth.—
Dennis Kozak,
Forbes.com,
23 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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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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“Centerpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpiece. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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