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centerpiece

[sen-ter-pees] / ˈsɛn tərˌpis /


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The giant prop, which took roughly 250 actors and stunt performers to haul, is a centerpiece of Nolan’s moonshot adaptation of the epic poem.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

We tend to think of ambitious centerpiece proteins as the terrain of cold-weather holidays: the Thanksgiving turkey, the glazed ham or the New Year’s Eve prime rib.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

My family did not plan to make the World Cup the centerpiece of our summer, but once it began, we couldn’t stop watching.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

He wants the new Air Force One to eventually form the centerpiece of the planned library in Miami, similar to Ronald Reagan’s library complex in California that also includes a former Air Force One.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

I’m making a turkey handprint centerpiece for our table when Dad comes out of the kitchen.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari

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

It would be easy to spend a small fortune on distinctive dinnerware and centerpieces.

From Seattle Times Nov. 30, 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

The centerpieces are elaborate floral arrangements with only the brightest of blooms.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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