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centerpiece

noun cen·ter·piece \-ˌpēs\

: a decoration (such as a group of flowers) that is placed in the center of a table

: the most important part of something

Full Definition of CENTERPIECE

: an object occupying a central position; especially : an adornment in the center of a table

: one that is of central importance or interest in a larger whole <the centerpiece of a political agenda>

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1803

Synonyms: bottom line, bull's-eye, crux, core, essence, gist, heart, kernel, keynote, meat, meat and potatoes, net, nub, nubbin, nucleus, pith, pivot, point, root, sum

CENTERPIECE Defined for Kids

noun cen·ter·piece \ˈsen-tər-ˌpēs\

: a piece put in the center of something and especially a decoration (as flowers) for a table

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