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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
Fresh citrus fruits are the centerpieces of these refreshingly bright pies and popsicles.
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Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Diaper cakes may not sound sophisticated, but there are several stylish options that make great centerpieces.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Key pieces such as Cardoso and Reese will earn immediate protection as the centerpieces of the roster.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Peeps also lend themselves to DIY projects — cupcake toppers, spring table centerpieces, seasonal s’mores.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Butter itself became a cultural symbol throughout 2025 and into 2026, showing up in viral recipes, elaborate butter boards and dinner table centerpieces, particularly as food costs climbed and people reached for what felt grounding and real.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
These recipes take ham beyond the usual turning leftovers into stars and centerpieces into showstoppers.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2026
The centerpieces of that effort were an agreement to buy Colorado River water from the Imperial Irrigation District and, later, a desalination plant built in Carlsbad.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
This game is one of the centerpieces of The Greatest Average American, the new game show hosted by Bargatze for Kimmel’s longtime network ABC, which Deadline revealed in November.
—Peter White, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Diaper cakes may not sound sophisticated, but there are several stylish options that make great centerpieces.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Key pieces such as Cardoso and Reese will earn immediate protection as the centerpieces of the roster.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Peeps also lend themselves to DIY projects — cupcake toppers, spring table centerpieces, seasonal s’mores.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Butter itself became a cultural symbol throughout 2025 and into 2026, showing up in viral recipes, elaborate butter boards and dinner table centerpieces, particularly as food costs climbed and people reached for what felt grounding and real.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
These recipes take ham beyond the usual turning leftovers into stars and centerpieces into showstoppers.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2026
The centerpieces of that effort were an agreement to buy Colorado River water from the Imperial Irrigation District and, later, a desalination plant built in Carlsbad.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
This game is one of the centerpieces of The Greatest Average American, the new game show hosted by Bargatze for Kimmel’s longtime network ABC, which Deadline revealed in November.
—Peter White, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpieces
Noun
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The fish fry traces its roots back to 2021, when Robinson, founder of The Applesauce Group, a nonprofit that works to empower historically excluded communities, began hosting small gatherings during the uncertainty of the pandemic.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, onions and other alliums have natural antibacterial properties that may inhibit the nitrogen-fixing bacteria on the roots of legume plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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The camera briefly returned to the actual game — the Giants’ Landen Roupp threw a pitch to Jorge Polanco, who fouled the ball off his foot — but the booth’s hearts were clearly in the stands.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The location holds a special place in their hearts as the destination of their first annual trip when Shirvell's daughter was 3 years old.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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The in-store assortment includes hair essences and hydrating mists from Narka; PDRN and exosome scalp serums from Lilyeve, plus other offerings from La’dor, Healing Bird, Refilled and Growus, which are all priced under $40 and focus on innovative formats and ingredients.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
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For those whose skin leans on the drier side, year-round, hydration flooding with essences, toners, and ampoules maximizes hydration without adding unwanted heaviness.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Innerspring mattresses have supportive cores made of metal coils and are topped with foam or other layers of padding.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The bombs’ nuclear warheads weren’t armed, but their plutonium cores were.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those still using a 486 for one reason or another will still be able to run older Linux kernels and vintage operating systems—running old software without emulation or virtualization is one of the few reasons to keep booting up hardware this old.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
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There are also mini Bowser cauldrons capable of holding five to 11 kernels of popcorn.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Likewise, increasing the supply of animal feed will reduce a major input cost for meats and thereby put downward pressure on meat prices too.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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People are also known to bring venison, ribs and other various meats to share.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Centerpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpieces. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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