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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

For a more classic grilled centerpiece, 44 Farms’ 16-ounce prime boneless ribeyes are rich, well-marbled and substantial enough to anchor the whole meal.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

Prynoski says that was a centerpiece of his pitch to Meow Wolf, noting that characters will reappear in multiple installations, each handled by a different artist.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

It did confirm that it is missing “Dragonfly Woman with Open Wings,” a piece of Lalique jewelry that amounts to the centerpiece of the museum’s roughly 650-piece collection.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

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

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari

Others became true centerpieces or gave me a new idea for how to bring people together.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

Family offices are often the centerpieces of wealthy families’ financial lives.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 26, 2025

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

From Seattle Times Nov. 30, 2023

Mr. Brooks, 32, saved money on her wedding in December by creating centerpieces with old family books and wood bouquets rather than fresh flowers.

From Washington Times Jun. 5, 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




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