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centerpiece

[ sen-ter-pees ]

noun

  1. an ornamental object used in a central position, especially on the center of a dining-room table.
  2. the central or outstanding point or feature:

    The centerpiece of the evening was a play put on by the employees.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of centerpiece1

First recorded in 1830–40; center + piece
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I don't know the political leanings of either of Austin Metcalf's parents, but there is no universe in which being the centerpiece of a racialized circus is helping them deal with this nightmarish situation.

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Can you talk about which you would make the centerpiece and how you see the other two relating?

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It’s an elegant way to turn the humble ashtray into a dinner party centerpiece.

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For some people, ham is a non-negotiable centerpiece of the holiday tablescape.

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“When I saw the Buddha after the fire, I started crying and knew that she would be the centerpiece at the showcase house,” she said.

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