centrepiece

British

/ ˈsɛntəˌpiːs /

noun

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

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He said it was "frustrating" to have lost one of the front door centrepieces of the display when it wasn't even December yet.

From BBC

"When an individual is failed by an institution, it can be difficult but when that institution is their church - the centrepiece of their faith - it can be devastating," she said.

From BBC

Here's what to know about Brazil's centrepiece forest initiative at COP30:

From Barron's

A centrepiece of Prabowo's agenda, it aims to tackle child malnutrition, improve education outcomes and stimulate the economy.

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The centrepiece of the show is "Unmanned Drone" – a completely reconstructed sculpture of Stonewall Jackson by artist Kara Walker, who transformed the horse and its rider heading into battle into a headless, zombie-like creature.

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