Synonyms for centerpiece


Grammar : Noun
Spell : sen-ter-pees
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɛn tərˌpis

Top 10 synonyms for centerpiece Other synonyms for the word centerpiece

Définition of centerpiece

Origin :
  • also center-piece, 1800, from center + piece (n.). Figurative sense is recorded from 1937.
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Example sentences :
  • They have a centerpiece and panels to match the ends of the closet.
  • Extract from : « Mission Furniture » by H. H. Windsor
  • The fruit should be heaped in a basket or arranged as a centerpiece with the flowers.
  • Extract from : « Social Life » by Maud C. Cooke
  • It was large enough to form the centerpiece of some stately necklace or tiara.
  • Extract from : « The Message » by Louis Tracy
  • Have table prettily decorated with a centerpiece of ice and ferns.
  • Extract from : « Dinners and Luncheons » by Paul Pierce
  • Next goes the centerpiece which is always the chief ornament.
  • Extract from : « Etiquette » by Emily Post
  • In the center is usually a bowl or vase or other centerpiece, of white flowers.
  • Extract from : « Etiquette » by Emily Post
  • There were orchids for a centerpiece—in harmony with Dulcie's gown.
  • Extract from : « The Gay Cockade » by Temple Bailey
  • There was holly for a centerpiece, and four red candles in silver holders.
  • Extract from : « The Gay Cockade » by Temple Bailey
  • All this time he had been revealing an unexpected enthusiasm for the little purple forest of lilacs in the centerpiece.
  • Extract from : « What Will People Say? » by Rupert Hughes
  • Decorate the table with centerpiece and plate mats or large white cloth with bowl of flowers or fruits in the center.
  • Extract from : « Suppers » by Paul Pierce

Antonyms for centerpiece

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