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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
In spring and summer, revel in the bright pink rhododendrons that line the park’s Rhododendron Trail.
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Natural Bridge State Park
In Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Natural Bridge is the namesake and centerpiece of Natural Bridge State Park.
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Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
For their part, Republicans are pitching a six-point plan, the centerpiece of which involves shifting public benefits charges — which currently account for between 15% and 27% of most bills — onto the state budget.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2025
This Sony 65-inch TV from Best Buy is the perfect centerpiece for your party with slim styling and cinematic picture and sound to match.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
What to expect: The centerpiece of the 5,000-square-foot Charlotte location is the public bathhouse, with two massive saunas and in-ground cold plunges that can accommodate 30-50 people at once.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
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Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
For their part, Republicans are pitching a six-point plan, the centerpiece of which involves shifting public benefits charges — which currently account for between 15% and 27% of most bills — onto the state budget.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2025
This Sony 65-inch TV from Best Buy is the perfect centerpiece for your party with slim styling and cinematic picture and sound to match.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
What to expect: The centerpiece of the 5,000-square-foot Charlotte location is the public bathhouse, with two massive saunas and in-ground cold plunges that can accommodate 30-50 people at once.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
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Noun
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Wine finishes can go quickly overboard, leaving the whiskey with an abundance of big, fruity, tannic notes that overpower its core identity.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025
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As downtown continues to navigate the post-pandemic era and stakeholders reimagine what an urban core can and should be, new projects are helping build that future.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
16 Feb. 2025
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And then a character would come on screen and there would be an essence or an energy, or even just a costume.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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As a seasoned guitarist, songwriter, and performer, Knowles embodies the essence of modern blues-rock, blending soulful storytelling with a distinctive, hard-hitting sound.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
4 Feb. 2025
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The line of drinkware includes an assortment of tumblers and cold cups adorned with hearts, flowers and pink and red hues, according to Starbucks.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Soften his heart, guide his words, and fill him with wisdom and kindness.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Harris campaign played up Walz's working-class roots, background in the National Guard and experiences as a school teacher and football coach in the 2024 election won by President Donald Trump.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Keep the cutting in the vase until the roots are several inches long.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Feb. 2025
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The rice kernel contains three parts—the germ or core, the endosperm or middle layer, and a hard outer layer called the bran.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article In a season that has gone from great expectations to high anxiety, the Miami Heat now seemingly have moved on to kernels of hope.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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The governor’s office did not respond to this point.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Some Black leaders in Congress have urged confronting Mr. Trump as a racist, to a point.—
Shane Goldmacher,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Centerpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpiece. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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