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centerpiece definition

center·piece (sent′ər pēs′)

noun

an ornament, bowl of flowers, etc. for the center of a table

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centerpiece Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • initiative: The Horizon Project, the centerpiece of this initiative, charts the landscape of emerging technologies and produces the NMC's annual Horizon Report.

Converse of object

  • become: According to Dandridge, the portrait will become the centerpiece of his company.

Adjective modifier

  • unique: Unique edible centerpieces are designed by baking cookie dough on lollipop sticks.

Modifies a noun

  • option: Wedding centerpiece options: Floral arrangements are the most common and traditional wedding centerpiece options.

Noun used with modifier

  • wedding: A crystal bowl filled with rose petals floating in water makes a smashing wedding centerpiece.
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