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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 centerpieces
Love and family are the centerpieces of most Christmas celebrations, and Frozen embodies both — with a handful of showstopping numbers to boot.
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Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
While the hallmarks of a Southern holiday table—timeless details, storied dinnerware, and welcoming centerpieces—will always remain, finding ways to mix things up can make each Christmas gathering feel fresh and unique.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
One of the many centerpieces of an endless album rollout, Charli first teased the titular girl on an episode of Las Culturistas.
—Alex Suskind, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Take the headache out of decorating, at least, with these decadent Thanksgiving table centerpieces.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
Make sure people can see each other over the centerpieces!
—Tejal Rao, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
The number, long considered one of the stage show's centerpieces, occurs at the climax and serves as the final button on Part 1 of the two-part film adaptation.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 22 Nov. 2024
The booklet contained all sorts of ideas for celebrating Halloween and throwing a spooktacular party, from making decorations and planning delectable menus to creating handmade paper centerpieces featuring orange pumpkins and black cats.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2024
One of the centerpieces of the festival will be the annual native tree giveaway, hosted by the members of Boy Scout Troop 54.
—Shane Monaco, arkansasonline.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
While the hallmarks of a Southern holiday table—timeless details, storied dinnerware, and welcoming centerpieces—will always remain, finding ways to mix things up can make each Christmas gathering feel fresh and unique.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
One of the many centerpieces of an endless album rollout, Charli first teased the titular girl on an episode of Las Culturistas.
—Alex Suskind, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Take the headache out of decorating, at least, with these decadent Thanksgiving table centerpieces.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
Make sure people can see each other over the centerpieces!
—Tejal Rao, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
The number, long considered one of the stage show's centerpieces, occurs at the climax and serves as the final button on Part 1 of the two-part film adaptation.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 22 Nov. 2024
The booklet contained all sorts of ideas for celebrating Halloween and throwing a spooktacular party, from making decorations and planning delectable menus to creating handmade paper centerpieces featuring orange pumpkins and black cats.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2024
One of the centerpieces of the festival will be the annual native tree giveaway, hosted by the members of Boy Scout Troop 54.
—Shane Monaco, arkansasonline.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpieces
Noun
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The powerful storytelling is clearly the product of a cause close to their hearts.Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This fine, sob-inducing British series follows two friends (Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall) who feel romance tugging at their hearts for years and years and years.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The cores of some hailstones were located off-center, suggesting that these stones can grow unevenly in three different directions.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
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According to a paper published today in Nature, the reason is intense episodes of star formation in the cores of galaxies caused by large flows of cold gas and collisions between galaxies.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Charcuterie Shift Smoked meats and soft cheeses instantly elevate any party, and a Christmas charcuterie board will set the celebratory mood early in the day.Rai Mincey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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One of my favorite ways to use the air fryer is for breakfast meats.Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Centerpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpieces. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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