Meaning & use
centerpiece
The most important or attractive item, especially one placed at the center of a table or plan.
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A tall floral arrangement served as the centerpiece for the wedding table.
The new stadium became the centerpiece of the city's redevelopment plan.
A note on using this word
Centerpiece is often used figuratively for the main feature of a policy, project, or argument.
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