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centrepiece
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centrepiece [ˈsɛntəˌpiːs]
n
an object used as the centre of something, esp for decoration
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Noun1.centrepiececentrepiece - the central or most important feature; "education was the centerpiece of the Democratic Party's political platform"
characteristic, feature - a prominent attribute or aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics"
2.centrepiece - something placed at the center of something else (as on a table)
decoration, ornament, ornamentation - something used to beautify
epergne - a large table centerpiece with branching holders for fruit or sweets or flowers

centrepiece
noun focus, highlight, hub, cynosure, star This year the centrepiece of the Festival will be its presentation of two rarely performed operas.
Translations
centrepiece centerpiece (US) [ˈsentəpiːs] Ncentro m de mesa (fig) → atracción f principal
centrepiece [ˈsɛntərpiːs] (British) centerpiece (US) n
[table] → milieu m de table
(fig) (= key feature) → pièce m maîtresse
centre spread n (British) (in newspaper, magazine)double page f centrale
centre stage n (= prime position) to take centre stage → occuper le devant de la scène
to return to centre stage → revenir sur le devant de la scène
centrepiece centerpiece (Am) [ˈsɛntəˌpiːs] ncentrotavola m (fig) → pezzo forte, punta di diamante
centrepiece centerpiece (Am) [ˈsɛntəˌpiːs] ncentrotavola m (fig) → pezzo forte, punta di diamante


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Made with fruits or vegetables, these striking table centerpieces are destined to be conversation pieces at your next summer party.
Over 180 full-color photographs on every page, some of them two-page spreads, reveal 60 unique table settings that incorporate flowers, fine silverware, and centerpieces into breathtaking examples of transient beauty.
Centerpieces for the tables were created by students from The Educational Alliance Art School.
 
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