centerpieces

noun

plural of centerpiece
as in roots
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 From there, wine flowed as attendees tucked into filet mignon and sea bass while chatting across large burgundy floral centerpieces. — Emily Tannenbaum, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 Ultra-human characters, swift pacing, fluidity of action, a casual yet precise plotline, and sharp dialogue are centerpieces of Fair Ones, Lydia Millet’s new double novel. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026 Recalling the founder’s fantasy jewelry collections, the sandals featured semiprecious stone centerpieces including amethyst, lapis lazuli, tiger’s eye and green jade. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 Folding chairs, card tables, table extenders, punch bowls, beverage dispensers, giant coolers, and holiday centerpieces can require surprisingly large amounts of storage space. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026 The short clip highlights a lavish chandelier and floral centerpieces, and even shows Melania carefully arranging elegant silverware and glassware on the dinner table. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2026 Perfect for dining table centerpieces, entryway consoles, kitchen islands, and bathroom displays, these vibrant artificial eucalyptus stems come ready in a chic glass vessel for on-the-fly decorating. — Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026 The festival has also set its animation, documentary and fiction centerpieces. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 Bordered rugs like this one are effortless centerpieces that pull together patio furniture and outdoor entertaining spaces. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centerpieces
  1. roots
  2. hearts
  3. essences
  4. cores
  5. kernels
  6. meats
Noun
  • Erika, 16, is a third-generation Japanese-Brazilian who feels like an outsider in the country she was born in and wants nothing to do with her family’s roots.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The Cheesecake Factory The Cheesecake Factory's roots were in Beverly Hills, California, where David Overton opened the first restaurant in 1978 to showcase his mother Evelyn's cheesecakes.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of roots
Noun
  • Our hearts are with the families whose homes and livelihoods have been impacted.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
  • There are also four black hearts hidden in the scarecrows, which can be used to blow up a player’s scarecrow avatar and block them from getting this mysterious power-up.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of hearts
Noun
  • Essential oils, oleoresins, essences and distillates all qualify, as do protein hydrolysates and any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Finish Skin Prep With a Toner or Essence After cleansing, a toning step can remove any leftover impurities from the pores and balance the skin’s pH level, while essences—which have a slightly thicker texture—tend to be more hydrating.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of essences
Noun
  • For that, the Atlas 8 provides Arc B390 graphics with 12 Xe3 GPU cores, paired with 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM.
    — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2026
  • That's a six-core CPU with two performance cores and four efficiency cores, paired with a five-core GPU that also supports ray tracing.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of cores
Noun
  • In their experiments, the team found silicon in the kernels before irradiation.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The kernels also give you more control over how to prepare the popcorn.
    — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of kernels
Noun
  • The grocer specializes in Mexican and Latino foods, including prepared meals, fresh meats from a butcher’s counter, aguas frescas and a variety of produce.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • After an outdoor hike, guests sit down for roast chestnut, regional wines, and smoked South Tyrolean meats.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of meats

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“Centerpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpieces. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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