centerpieces

noun

plural of centerpiece
as in roots
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 Skip heavy drapes, oversized hutches, and large floral centerpieces, which read as antiquated. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 24 July 2026 The guard was one of the centerpieces of the Sky’s offseason overhaul, which included the acquisitions of Rickea Jackson, Azurá Stevens, DiJonai Carrington and Jacy Sheldon. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 One of the centerpieces of this book is that Kübler-Ross’s language about grief emerges precisely when the Golden Age of musical theater ends. — Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 July 2026 For the centerpieces, consider using muted blue or red glass vases and filling them with white flowers surrounded by green fillers to offset the colors on the table. — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026 The older generation knew that some of the most stunning centerpieces could be foraged right from the backyard. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 20 June 2026 The lengthy tables were covered in white cloth and featured multiple floral centerpieces, as well as plates and silverware. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 20 June 2026 Can the Sixers still expect to win a title with Embiid and George on the roster while also trying to build around Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe as the long-term centerpieces for any kind of championship future? — CBS News, 8 June 2026 The seating arrangement was by canton (the equivalent, in Switzerland’s intensely federal system, of an American state), and centerpieces bore the coat of arms of each. — Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpieces
  1. roots
  2. hearts
  3. essences
  4. cores
  5. kernels
  6. meats
Noun
  • The Buffalo Rose Saloon (Golden) Located in the heart of downtown Golden, the buildings that house The Buffalo Rose events complex have roots that are as old as the city itself.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026
  • In keeping with its sister business, Trophy Club will dig deep into its golf roots.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of roots
Noun
  • As the inaugural case that launched our office's Cold Case Homicide Unit, this prosecution holds a special place in our hearts as ministers of justice.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Other clips highlight the causes that are particularly close to the couple’s hearts.
    — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026
Definition of hearts
Noun
  • And now, the best toner pads have joined the other post-cleanse staples, including face essences and milky toners, to amplify the effects of your skin-care routine and deliver additional layers of hydration to skin.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 July 2026
  • In general, Daosist alchemy is understood as distilling elements of the world into potent spiritual essences.
    — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of essences
Noun
  • What matters are fast cores for agentic speed and latency, and efficient memory that can keep up with the cores.
    — Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Eventually, all stars, including our beloved sun, will run out of hydrogen in their cores, and the death process will begin.
    — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026
Definition of cores
Noun
  • While corn on the cob is a no, kernels from the cob are a yes.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • The company showed Kimi K3 optimizing GPU kernels, developing a GPU compiler called MiniTriton, designing a prototype AI chip using open-source electronic design automation tools, and completing a computational astrophysics workflow.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
Definition of kernels
Noun
  • The workshops include all ingredients and participants learn skills such as cutting and folding meats, placement and spacing for jams and honeys.
    — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • The James Beard Award Emerging Chef semifinalist sources from Brasstown Beef, Creekstone Farms and Peculiar Pig Farms to offer the most sustainable farm-to-table meats possible.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of meats

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