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 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 Flowering Branches For Madison Childs Boniface and Jordan Lee’s January 2026 wedding at a historic theater in Paris, the tables were adorned with flowering branch centerpieces—the perfect nod to the winter season. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 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
  • Each work takes its cues from Vodou spiritual practices in Haiti that are grounded in their African roots.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Inspired by her Mexican roots, Ale Moreno is the graphic designer behind the exclusive collection of team merchandise.
    — Mary Lee, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of roots
Noun
  • From elaborate cocktail shrimp towers down to pigs in a blanket and grape jelly meatballs in slow cookers, these dishes are returning to our homes and our hearts.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Our hearts are with his family, friends, teammates, and everyone who knew him.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of hearts
Noun
  • For the skincare enthusiast who knows her serums from her essences, an exfoliating cleanser from DIME Beauty can be a thoughtful addition to her routine.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Following the Korean beauty trend, Costioli would layer on product after product — toners, serums, essences and moisturizers — in pursuit of an ultra-dewy complexion.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of essences
Noun
  • The chip has two super-cores for short, bursty workloads and four efficiency cores for background tasks and sustained workloads, which Apple says equate to a 20% performance improvement.
    — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Usual wireless charging pads mostly use heavy ferrite cores to direct magnetic fields.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 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
  • Thin plastic oil containers were found with the top cut-off and repurposed to hold raw meats.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Perishable foods like produce and some meats are particularly sensitive to a rise in diesel costs, since their short shelf life leaves them especially vulnerable to sudden increases in supply-chain costs, some analysts previously told ABC News.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of meats

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“Centerpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centerpieces. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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