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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The president has made a crackdown on crime in cities a centerpiece of his second term — and has toyed with the idea of invoking the Insurrection Act to stop his opponents from using the courts to block his plans.
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Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
Fill hurricane vases with magnolia leaves, or something similar, for a green centerpiece, or place camellias in a crystal bowl for a delightfully bright focal point.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
The president has made a crackdown on crime in cities a centerpiece of his second term -- and has toyed with the idea of invoking the Insurrection Act to stop his opponents from using the courts to block his plans.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Jan. 2026
Sprouting fruits and vegetables are expected to become the new centerpiece of choice in the new year.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
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Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
Fill hurricane vases with magnolia leaves, or something similar, for a green centerpiece, or place camellias in a crystal bowl for a delightfully bright focal point.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
The president has made a crackdown on crime in cities a centerpiece of his second term -- and has toyed with the idea of invoking the Insurrection Act to stop his opponents from using the courts to block his plans.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Jan. 2026
Sprouting fruits and vegetables are expected to become the new centerpiece of choice in the new year.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for centerpiece
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“Centerpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centerpiece. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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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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