centerpiece
noun
an ornamental object used in a central position, especially on the center of a dining-room table.
centerpieces
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pluralof centerpiece.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Family offices are often the centerpieces of wealthy families’ financial lives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
This curated gift guide offers a range of ideas for culinary enthusiasts — from stocking stuffers that delight to showstopping centerpieces for the table.
From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2024
The stemware, with its elegant gold rim, harmoniously connects the table’s design elements, uniting the delicate touches with the golden opulence of the centerpieces.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 3, 2023
And suddenly, the loss of pitcher Josiah Gray and catcher Keibert Ruiz — the centerpieces of the Scherzer/Turner trade from the Dodgers’ farm system — are being ever so precariously felt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2023
She looks around the room, taking in the swags of green, the holly berries, red roses, and dried magnolia leaves set as centerpieces on all the tables.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
