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centrepiece

British  
/ ˈsɛntəˌpiːs /

noun

  1. an object used as the centre of something, esp for decoration

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Its centrepiece is the mixed media sculpture of Martin the mammoth, which has ceramic yellow toenails and a latex tongue.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

The centrepiece of Russia's May 9 celebrations is typically a massive military parade through Red Square in Moscow, presided over by Putin.

From Barron's Apr. 30, 2026

The model first went on display in 1976 and quickly became the centrepiece of the "Story of Rye", an immersive show designed to tell 700 years of local history.

From BBC Apr. 12, 2026

The newly authenticated hat will serve as the centrepiece of an exhibition devoted to the art collections of Napoleon's sister, opening in early June.

From Barron's Mar. 26, 2026

A pumpkin might serve as a centrepiece, with the top off and the centre cut out, filled either with fruit or chestnuts or chrysanthemums, or the latter may be used alone in a tall vase.

From Gala Day Luncheons A Little Book of Suggestions by Burrell, Caroline Benedict

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