centerpiece
noun
cen·ter·piece
ˈsen-tər-ˌpēs 
ˈse-nər-
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resolution of the original dispute became the centerpiece of the negotiations
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
The centerpiece of this JJJJound x Puma collection is the low-profile Speedcat, which is offered in tonal black and brown Italian leather builds.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Starship is the centerpiece of Musk's vision of sending the first humans to Mars, with plans for the first uncrewed Starship to head to the Red Planet as early as 2026.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
The culinary centerpiece is Cress on Oak Creek.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 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 18 Oct. 2025.
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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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