1
: having a center
—often used in combination
a dark-centered coneflower
2
: having a center of curvature
—often used in combination
a 3-centered arch
3
: emotionally stable and secure
Examples of centered in a Sentence
She struggled with depression for years, but she's more centered now and able to live a full life.
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The grounding energy of the new moon in Capricorn on December 30 will close out both the month and 2024 in a more centered and motivated way.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
Whether through personal practices like journaling or professional environments that promote mindful engagement, mindfulness provides a pathway to a more centered, fulfilling life.
—Open Up, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Like the Cincinnati Union Terminal’s centered clock and the inward-facing bas-reliefs flanking the arched building, ornamentation, as well as color, is added harmoniously with the structure.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
On top of her medication regimen, social media breaks and daily therapy sessions have helped Lee stay centered.
—Kayla Blanton, SELF, 23 July 2024
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
Whether through personal practices like journaling or professional environments that promote mindful engagement, mindfulness provides a pathway to a more centered, fulfilling life.
—Open Up, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Like the Cincinnati Union Terminal’s centered clock and the inward-facing bas-reliefs flanking the arched building, ornamentation, as well as color, is added harmoniously with the structure.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
On top of her medication regimen, social media breaks and daily therapy sessions have helped Lee stay centered.
—Kayla Blanton, SELF, 23 July 2024
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“Centered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centered. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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