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The centerpiece of 'Law and Order' is the crime, and it starts with the writing. There's a beginning, a middle and an end. It allows the audience to watch any given episode and can drop right in and not feel lost. I think the stark, raw structure has a lot to do with its longevity.
Danny Pino

Meaning of "centerpiece" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CENTERPIECE

centerpiece  [ˈsɛntəˌpiːs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CENTERPIECE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Centerpiece is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CENTERPIECE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Centrepiece

centrepiece is an important item of a display, usually of a table setting. Centrepieces help set the theme of the decorations and bring extra decorations to the room. A centrepiece also refers to any central or important object in a collection of items.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CENTERPIECE


afterpiece
ˈɑːftəˌpiːs
altarpiece
ˈɔːltəˌpiːs
backpiece
ˈbækˌpiːs
centrepiece
ˈsɛntəˌpiːs
cheekpiece
ˈtʃiːkˌpiːs
codpiece
ˈkɒdˌpiːs
earpiece
ˈɪəˌpiːs
eyepiece
ˈaɪˌpiːs
frontispiece
ˈfrʌntɪsˌpiːs
Greenpeace
ˈɡriːnˌpiːs
hairpiece
ˈhɛəˌpiːs
headpiece
ˈhɛdˌpiːs
masterpiece
ˈmɑːstəˌpiːs
mouthpiece
ˈmaʊθˌpiːs
neckpiece
ˈnɛkˌpiːs
nosepiece
ˈnəʊzˌpiːs
showpiece
ˈʃəʊˌpiːs
tailpiece
ˈteɪlˌpiːs
timepiece
ˈtaɪmˌpiːs
workpiece
ˈwɜːkˌpiːs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CENTERPIECE

centenarian
centenarianism
centenaries
centenary
centenier
centennial
Centennial State
centennially
center
centerboard
centered
centeredness
centering
centerline
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
centesimal
centesimally
centesimi
centesimo
centesis

WORDS THAT END LIKE CENTERPIECE

apiece
companion piece
conversation piece
fieldpiece
hand-piece
mantelpiece
museum piece
niece
of a piece
one-piece
party piece
period piece
piano piece
piece
pole piece
puff piece
set piece
T-piece
test piece
three-piece
two-piece

Synonyms and antonyms of centerpiece in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «centerpiece» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CENTERPIECE

Find out the translation of centerpiece to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of centerpiece from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «centerpiece» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

核心
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pieza central
570 millions of speakers

English

centerpiece
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

centerpiece
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

محور
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Центральное место
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

central
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শৌখিন আসবাব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pièce maîtresse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tengah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kernstück
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

中心的存在
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

중심
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Centerpiece
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trung tâm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மைய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

केंद्रस्थानी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

merkez
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

centrotavola
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

centralnym
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Центральне місце
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

centrală
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κεντρικό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

middelpunt
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mitt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

midt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of centerpiece

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CENTERPIECE»

The term «centerpiece» is quite widely used and occupies the 23.712 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CENTERPIECE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «centerpiece» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «centerpiece» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about centerpiece

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6 QUOTES WITH «CENTERPIECE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word centerpiece.
1
Barbara Boxer
Our democracy is the centerpiece of who we are as a nation. And it is the fondest hope of all Americans that we can help bring democracy to every corner of the world.
2
Stephen Chbosky
I found, through the process of doing 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower,' that I really love directing movies and I love writing books and so this will become the centerpiece of my career for the next ten or twenty years. Doing these adaptations.
3
Sarah Michelle Gellar
But there are still only certain film genres where a woman can stand out, be heroic, be the centerpiece.
4
Jacob Latimore
'Maze Runner' is about a group of teens that live inside this giant maze. And outside the maze are these creatures that come out at night. The centerpiece of the maze where we stay is called the Glades, and we call ourselves the Gladers.
5
Rebecca Lobo
Basketball is always a piece of my life, but never the centerpiece.
6
Danny Pino
The centerpiece of 'Law and Order' is the crime, and it starts with the writing. There's a beginning, a middle and an end. It allows the audience to watch any given episode and can drop right in and not feel lost. I think the stark, raw structure has a lot to do with its longevity.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CENTERPIECE»

Discover the use of centerpiece in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to centerpiece and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The five-minute centerpiece
Provides ideas, designs, and instructions for making quick and easy floral arrangements for holidays, special occasions, and everyday 125 full-color photographs.
Jane Newdick, 1991
2
The Centerpiece
The Centerpiece follows the private lives and the finances of entertainment industry personalities, as well as their relationships, and their vulnerability to financial predators.
Alan Hillsdale, 2011
3
Jesus Christ the Centerpiece of God's Universe: Commentary ...
Centerpiece” was written to appeal to all ages, from high school youth to adult seniors. Throughout the chapters reference is made to supporting verses located elsewhere in Scripture. Some of these passages are quoted in their entirety, while ...
Ronald A. Clower, 2011
4
Flower Arranging: Step-by-step Instructions for Everyday Designs
I. Diamond Centerpiece The diamond variation is a more geometric-looking variation of the oblong centerpiece. It derives its form from the one-sided triangle (Pages 19-21), but as a centerpiece, it is two-sided, or all-around. The shape can be ...
‎2007
5
Jesus: Centerpiece of Scripture
The late J. Vernon McGee, whose radio show is still heard daily in 40 languages around the world, writes about the compelling love which Jesus has for believers.
J. Vernon McGee, 1996
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Catalogue of the exhibits of the state of Pennsylvania and ...
Howard, Marion, Coudersport — Centerpiece. Insane Women, Blockley Hospital, Philadelphia — Seventeen articles embroidered, sent by Miss Elizabeth Clarkson . House of Good Shepherd, Reading — Centerpiece and doilies. Baer, Mary K.
Pennsylvania. Board of World's Fair Managers, 1893
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Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office
A gear motor comprising intermeshing gear wheels, 4» an immovable centerpiece inclosing the parts of said gear 162/ wheels adjacent to their meshing point, a block fixed in said centerpiece having curved faces adapted to form with 1- In ...
United States. Patent Office, 1913
8
Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office
between the gear teeth channels for directing the pressure fluid against the teeth of said gear-wheels, and a frame for supporting said centerpiece. 3. A gear motor comprising intermeshing gear wheels, an immovable centerpiece inclosing the ...
9
Woman's Home Companion
A l778-A—Set of centerpiece and three ' sizes of doilics HE roses in this set are worked in an outline SPECIAL OF FER: Stamped Centerstitch, starting at the center, working closely piece and 6 each of three sizes of around and around.
10
Seed Bead Fusion
Use the 5mm Slide the right wire jump ring to connect the marquis through the coil at component to the centerpiece's the end of the left left side. ' wire. Use your fingers |:|GURE 5 FIGURE 7 to curve the wires as 7 FINISHING. Flush cut 2" ...
Rachel Nelson-Smith, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CENTERPIECE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term centerpiece is used in the context of the following news items.
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Chophouse Row centerpiece Chop Shop opens Friday
IMG_2855 The centerpiece of the “open marketplace” at Pike/Pine's new Chophouse Row development will finally open for business Friday. «CHS Capitol Hill Seattle, Jul 15»
2
Family centerpiece of Deerfield Fourth of July celebration
Family centerpiece of Deerfield Fourth of July celebration. Family Days. Michael Schmidt, Pioneer Press. Eden Miller, 4, of Glenview, right, and ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
3
GRMC Centerpiece Unveiled During Blessing Ceremony
Guam - The main artwork featured in the lobby of the new Guam Regional Medical City was celebrated during a blessing ceremony ... «Pacific News Center, Jul 15»
4
Veteran's mission accomplished | WWI memorial gets new centerpiece
Veteran Robert Shay admires the new installment on the 'Lest We Forget' monument in Downtown Park. A crew placed the bronze flag, with ... «Bellevue Reporter, Jul 15»
5
Jefferson's iconic U.Va. Rotunda amid $53 million face-lift
The centerpiece of the university's historic Grounds, built from 18... (AP Photo/Steve Helber). In this June 23, 2015 photo, workers guide a column capital into ... «News On 6, Jul 15»
6
Is Damian Lillard Ready to Be Portland Trail Blazers' Franchise …
But holding true centerpiece status requires more than stature and statistics. For the Portland Trail Blazers to feel comfortable about following ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
7
Eliminator race centerpiece of Kearney Running Festival
KEARNEY — A unique running event — the Kearney Running Festival Featuring the Eliminator — will be July 17 at Joe Greeno Field. «Kearney Hub, Jul 15»
8
Why Your Content Should Be the Centerpiece of Your Marketing
Lately content strategies seem to be everywhere. I have clients adding them to their social marketing plans and I'm working a project based ... «Business 2 Community, Jul 15»
9
Liberty Bell of the West will be centerpiece of Kaskaskia's celebration
KASKASKIA — The first capital of Illinois will celebrate two big anniversaries on July 4 — the signing of the Declaration of Independence and ... «The Southern, Jul 15»
10
Grace is the centerpiece of speech for history
2015-07-01T18:00:00Z Grace is the centerpiece of speech for historyBy Leonard Pitts Jr. Miami Herald (TNS) Arizona Daily Star. 7 hours ago • By Leonard Pitts ... «Arizona Daily Star, Jul 15»

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