centerpiece
Americannoun
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an ornamental object used in a central position, especially on the center of a dining-room table.
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the central or outstanding point or feature.
The centerpiece of the evening was a play put on by the employees.
Etymology
Origin of centerpiece
Example Sentences
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It was the centerpiece of a landmark Disney deal, which legitimized artificial intelligence for Hollywood royalty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
The engaging and often heartwrenching connection between the two is the film’s emotional centerpiece.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
D’Amaro intends for Disney+ to be the centerpiece for many of the company’s digital efforts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq performed “I Lied to You,” a musical centerpiece of “Sinners” during the Academy Awards Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
She even had two candles, not lit, for the centerpiece.
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
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