CENTERED (ON) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

centered (on)

verb

Definition of centered (on)

past tense of center (on)

as in closed in (on)

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Foreign counterparts have confidence that Gulf countries will implement their side of any bargain because political power is centralized enough for leaders to ensure that state bureaucracies follow through.

— MATIAS SPEKTOR, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
The buying and marketing teams of Saks and Neiman’s have been centralized, while Bergdorf’s maintains its own team.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

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This is an artist who has approached his art with the same strategies leveraged by the most prolific fashion designers, building not just a visual universe, but a merchandisable brand.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 3 Oct. 2026
Just like the Fever fan whom Wilson approached and verbally berated for simply pointing at her, the two men were found by security to have broken no rules.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

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