centrepiece

British

/ ˈsɛntəˌpiːs /

noun

an object used as the centre of something, esp for decoration

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Another woman, Maryam, says that some people are defiantly preparing for the festival and its centrepiece - the Haft Sin table.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

An estimated 100,000 people from dozens of countries are expected in Edinburgh for the New Year events, the centrepiece of which is a street party and fireworks display on December 31.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

"It's a new century and maybe we'll end up with a new Christmas centrepiece over decades to come."

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

The return of derby fixtures will form the centrepiece of the event across 4-5 July, with Hull KR v Hull FC and Wigan v St Helens among the fixtures.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

But the centrepiece in the middle of the great mahogany was low; and Ballard could see over it only too well.

From The King of Arcadia by Lynde, Francis

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