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centerpiece

[sen-ter-pees] / ˈsɛn tərˌpis /


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The centerpiece is the three minutes where Travis calmly narrates the plane crash interspersed with him drumming, amid flames, in a way that captures each emotional beat of what he went through.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

A detached two-story guesthouse sits on the property with a centerpiece rooftop vantage point presenting breathtaking views of the iconic Surfrider Beach, Malibu Lagoon, and rolling mountains.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

The centerpiece of her campaign is a plan to create a state-backed risk pool to handle disaster claims, while making insurance more affordable and available.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

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

There were several simple armchairs around a square coffee table with a fake plant for a centerpiece.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata

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

Now Carroll is financially set for life, a bona fide MLB star, and one of the centerpieces of the World Series.

From Seattle Times Oct. 31, 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

Nuts and fruits filled the silver platters at the centerpieces of tables and sideboard.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez




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