Synonyms of centerpiece

centerpiece

noun

ˈsen-tər-ˌpēs 

as in core

the central part or aspect of something under consideration

resolution of the original dispute became the centerpiece of the negotiations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• core
• essence
• heart
• root
• kernel
• point
• nucleus
• pivot
• theme
• meat
• sum
• crux
• keynote
• bottom line
• gist
• net
• sum and substance
• subject
• nub
• bull's-eye
• pith
• course
• tenor
• the long and short
• meat and potatoes
• direction
• substance
• content
• nubbin
• body
• drift
• hypothesis
• proposition
• thesis
• purport

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of centerpiece

The smart home hub, a new product category for Apple, will be the centerpiece. — Tom Warren, The Verge, 30 Sep. 2026

Monumental-scale projections examining profound questions of bodies, landscape, and existence encircle a centerpiece of sculptural Jeju volcanic rocks. — Vivienne Chow, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Ingram, the centerpiece of the Leonard trade, is a solid three-level scorer and will shoulder much of the offensive load alongside Garland — when healthy. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

The massive living area of this West Village one-bedroom, as seen in a listing photo, is the real centerpiece of this apartment. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 28 Sep. 2026