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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No one, however, has forgotten the play that serves as the centerpiece of this “30 for 30” installment, one of the more audacious moments in the history of the NFL.
Its centerpiece, the lodge-like Davies Building, was all but obliterated by the fire, and its amphitheater, while still intact, suffered notable damage.
From Los Angeles Times
The centerpiece of her campaign is a temporary suspension in the consumption tax on food.
The centerpiece of the 13-acre-plus parkland is a curved bridge overlooking a savanna, allowing elephants to walk under guests.
From Los Angeles Times
Steaks are the centerpiece here, arranged by size on the menu, with Australian and Japanese wagyu also on offer.
From Salon
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