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
The centerpiece is a 17,000-square-foot plaza with a stadium-sized LED screen.
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Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
Based on therapist Richard Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems therapy, this approach features ambivalence as a centerpiece of healthy psychological functioning.
—Michael Alcee, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
The group commissioned a granite monument to Brooklyn’s founding and raised money for brick pavers meant as the centerpiece of a memorial park that has yet to materialize.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
New York will have at least one starter in San Francisco on Feb. 16: Karl-Anthony Towns, the centerpiece of the offseason trade that sent Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
Based on therapist Richard Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems therapy, this approach features ambivalence as a centerpiece of healthy psychological functioning.
—Michael Alcee, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
The group commissioned a granite monument to Brooklyn’s founding and raised money for brick pavers meant as the centerpiece of a memorial park that has yet to materialize.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
New York will have at least one starter in San Francisco on Feb. 16: Karl-Anthony Towns, the centerpiece of the offseason trade that sent Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpiece
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First, unlike Marathon, which is still a shooter, this is going to be far outside that core Bungie space.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Psyche is a nickel-iron core asteroid that orbits the sun beyond Mars anywhere from 235 million to 309 million miles away.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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In addition, Anthropologie will amplify the Celandine launch with social media takeovers across their channels as well as robust Pinterest experiences designed to capture the essence of wanderlust.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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In essence, The Rock is holding WrestleMania 41, its potential main event and all of its top matches in the palm of his hand.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Vinnie had slowly managed to win his big brother's heart over.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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O'Heir did not take any of the jokes to heart but was touched by Pratt's support.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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These booze-free craft cocktails made by Curious Elixirs, incorporate herbs, spices, roots and botanicals.Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Human Element: Evolving Roles And Collaboration Platform engineering has transcended its technical roots to become an inherently multidisciplinary endeavor.Srikanta Datta, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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As with all the most effective misinformation, it was built on kernels of truth.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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And while Missing You is just a fictional drama based on a novel, it’s still based on some kernel of truth.Marah Eakin, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2025
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During this window, the radiant point below the Big Dipper between the constellations Boötes and Draco will be well-positioned in the northeastern sky.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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At that point, the moles could see in dim light, and perhaps still came above ground at night.Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Centerpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpiece. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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