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What is another word for Centerpiece? – 232 Centerpiece Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    focal point centerpiece main attraction highlight showpiece crowning glory masterpiece tour de force magnum opus pièce de résistance star attraction main event headliner feature focal spot central figure key element linchpin cornerstone keystone anchor hub nucleus core middle midpoint median axis pivot fulcrum landmark milestone benchmark touchstone icon emblem symbol mainstay pillar foundation base core element central idea main theme central concept nucleus kernel crux core issue central issue heart core essence central part middle ground central position focal area central location hub central hub nucleus core central point focal point key point central idea main point central concept core concept central theme main theme.

    Meaning of Centerpiece

    The primary meaning of the word "centerpiece" is an object or feature that is the main attraction or focal point.

    Definitions

    • A decorative object, such as a vase or sculpture, placed in the center of a table, especially for a special occasion.
    • The most important or attractive part of something, such as a meal, a piece of furniture, or a work of art.
    • A person or thing that is the central figure or main attraction in a situation or event.

    Etymology of Centerpiece

    The word "centerpiece" originated in the mid-17th century, from the words "center" and "piece", with the meaning of a decorative object placed in the center of a table.
    Historically, the term was used to describe a decorative item, such as a vase or sculpture, that was placed in the center of a dining table, especially for formal occasions.

    Example Uses

    • The beautiful floral arrangement was the centerpiece of the wedding reception.
    • The new restaurant's centerpiece is a stunning glass sculpture that hangs from the ceiling.
    • The company's centerpiece product is a state-of-the-art smartphone that has revolutionized the industry.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    periphery edge border fringe sideline subsidiary secondary auxiliary peripheral marginal minor insignificant unimportant trivial inconsequential irrelevant extraneous incidental accessory supplementary side issue nonessential uncentral outer outermost extreme farthest remotest outlying distant removed detached separate isolated.

    Related Nouns

    table decoration ornament sculpture vase flower arrangement design pattern theme concept idea focal point highlight main attraction showpiece masterpiece work of art creation invention innovation discovery finding centerpiece middle core nucleus hub axis pivot fulcrum landmark milestone benchmark touchstone.

    Related Verbs

    create design make build construct produce manufacture craft shape form mold develop conceive imagine envision plan organize arrange display showcase exhibit present feature highlight emphasize focus concentrate centralize localize situate position place locate.

    Related Adjectives

    central main primary principal key central focal middle core nuclear axial pivotal fulcrum landmark milestone benchmark touchstone decorative ornamental aesthetic artistic creative innovative original unique special distinctive characteristic typical representative emblematic symbolic iconic central middle inner internal intrinsic essential fundamental basic primary cardinal vital crucial important significant major principal chief main leading foremost premier supreme dominant ruling reigning regnant.