centerpiece
noun
cen·ter·piece
ˈsen-tər-ˌpēs 
ˈse-nər-
Examples of centerpiece in a Sentence
resolution of the original dispute became the centerpiece of the negotiations
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That centerpiece salon is unusual for a yacht this size, allowing the upper area to be used in all types of weather.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
While the annual Rides N’ School Supplies car show remains the centerpiece, the organization’s reach extends far beyond a single day.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 2 Aug. 2025
Beyond that, the Pirates got solid returns in most of the deals, highlighted by Rafael Flores, the prospect centerpiece of the Bednar trade, who should develop into their long-term answer at catcher.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Attendance at the music festival, once the centerpiece of the event, continued to lag.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
While the annual Rides N’ School Supplies car show remains the centerpiece, the organization’s reach extends far beyond a single day.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 2 Aug. 2025
Beyond that, the Pirates got solid returns in most of the deals, highlighted by Rafael Flores, the prospect centerpiece of the Bednar trade, who should develop into their long-term answer at catcher.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Attendance at the music festival, once the centerpiece of the event, continued to lag.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for centerpiece
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centerpiece
noun
cen·ter·piece
ˈsent-ər-ˌpēs
: a piece put in the center of something and especially a decoration (as flowers) for the center of a table
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