as in core
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
Even candidates who explicitly made impeachment the centerpiece of their campaigns have struggled to gain traction this cycle.
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Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
The show was the centerpiece of the revitalization of New York City’s Times Square in the 1990s.
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Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2026
At its Times Square location, Dave & Buster's is serving up a limited-time Pretzel Dog Tower, turning one of America's most iconic Fourth of July foods into a towering centerpiece designed for sharing.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
This centerpiece dessert requires creative assemblage but all the ingredients are store-bought.
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Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
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Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
The show was the centerpiece of the revitalization of New York City’s Times Square in the 1990s.
—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2026
At its Times Square location, Dave & Buster's is serving up a limited-time Pretzel Dog Tower, turning one of America's most iconic Fourth of July foods into a towering centerpiece designed for sharing.
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
This centerpiece dessert requires creative assemblage but all the ingredients are store-bought.
—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for centerpiece
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpiece
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The core party at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will feature performances by acts including the Smashing Pumpkins, Maren Morris and Anthony Ramos, according to the America 250 website.
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The most severe risk is heat stroke, which occurs when the body's cooling mechanism fails entirely, potentially driving core body temperatures to 103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher within minutes.
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The solution is to realize the importance of being rooted in the divine essence of God that has been given to everyone.
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In essence, Star Fox is the video game version of Alien or Terminator.
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Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
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His update on the C-cut began just below the chin, with extra lift at the roots and inward-curving lengths that narrowed toward the ends to create the illusion of a heart.
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The roots of the fall-out stretch back to 2019, before filming for the franchise’s fourth feature instalment began, when Margera signed a wellness agreement with the producers which committed him to sobriety amid his struggles with alcoholism.
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Simply apply 1 to 2 inches of natural mulch, like bark mulch, over the roots of your plants to lock in soil moisture and keep the mulch line at least 1 inch away from the plant's stems.
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If every kernel inherits the same genes, why would such variation exist?
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Due to the use of the whole wheat kernel, this type of bread is rich in fiber, Zinn explains.
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The first-year pro soccer club dropped a 2-1 home game to One Knoxville, watching the Tennessee side and reigning league champ rally to steal all three points in front of 7,223 fans at Expo Idaho.
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Plowden had three consecutive 20-point games against the Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic in late March.
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“Centerpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpiece. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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