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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
Restaurants throughout the Chicago area offer catering packages with traditional centerpieces such as spiral ham and prime rib as well as more novel options like a bagged seafood feast.
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Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
Jewel-tone floral arrangements, resembling miniature emerald green Christmas trees, are a stylish option for your bouquet and table décor centerpieces.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
Sticking to vases under six inches is a good rule of thumb to prevent your centerpieces from blocking conversation and eye contact.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
The magnificent decor, courtesy of Bronson Van Wyck, continued to draw on the work with a rose arch, decadent centerpieces, and towering candles.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
This year, oversized, artistic tree toppers—like cascading ribbons, floral arrangements like this cranberry bouquet at Balsam Hill or illuminated sculptures—are the centerpieces of many holiday trees.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
Love and family are the centerpieces of most Christmas celebrations, and Frozen embodies both — with a handful of showstopping numbers to boot.
—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
Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
Jewel-tone floral arrangements, resembling miniature emerald green Christmas trees, are a stylish option for your bouquet and table décor centerpieces.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
Sticking to vases under six inches is a good rule of thumb to prevent your centerpieces from blocking conversation and eye contact.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
The magnificent decor, courtesy of Bronson Van Wyck, continued to draw on the work with a rose arch, decadent centerpieces, and towering candles.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
This year, oversized, artistic tree toppers—like cascading ribbons, floral arrangements like this cranberry bouquet at Balsam Hill or illuminated sculptures—are the centerpieces of many holiday trees.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
Love and family are the centerpieces of most Christmas celebrations, and Frozen embodies both — with a handful of showstopping numbers to boot.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpieces
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In the days after a 15-year-old girl shot and killed another student and a teacher, and wounded six others before taking her own life, faith and community leaders across southern Wisconsin have joined hands and hearts with crowds of people who are heavy with grief, fear and uncertainty.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The set comes with pre-cut vegetables and fruit that fasten together in the middle with Velcro, allowing kids to slice to their hearts' content.Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 23 Dec. 2024
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These stellar remnants are created when stars with masses similar to that of the sun exhaust their fuel for nuclear fusion, the process that converts hydrogen to helium in their cores.Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Microscopic analysis of the sediment cores will also help the team analyze the way the eruption affected marine creatures and the chemistry of the seafloor.Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
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An unexpected delicious surprise was the Tenderloin Wraps meats with cucumber, lettuce, daikon kimchi, Korean BBQ marinade, ssamjang dipping sauce.Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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And, it wouldn’t be considered an Italian chophouse without a serious focus on thick meats.Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Centerpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpieces. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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