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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The menu skews Asian fusion, with sushi, dim sum, wagyu and — unsurprisingly — Peking duck as the centerpiece, served with pancakes, hoisin and scallions.
From Salon
The Galacticoaster is the centerpiece of Lego Galaxy, which also includes two smaller outdoor attractions, a vintage-style shoot-’em-up video game and a play area for little ones.
From Los Angeles Times
The sprawling indoor regional mall is a centerpiece of Moreno Valley, serving customers from Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
From Los Angeles Times
Spitting up black phlegm and shouting out strings of word-association gibberish, Ms. Buckley quickly becomes the centerpiece of the movie, or rather its central headache.
Catering to families by making green turf and other kid-friendly spaces a mall centerpiece.
From Los Angeles Times
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