center of gravity

NOUN

point of balance

Synonyms

WEAK

center of mass centre of gravity mass center

Example Sentences

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“The U.S. is very much the center of gravity for Unilever,” said Herrish Patel, president of Unilever USA.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

It’s got a big-boy suspension—with front coilover struts and multi-link rear suspension—tastefully tart steering response and above-par roadholding, thanks to a center of gravity like a sea buoy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Fortunately, Adeli’s Mr. Zero establishes the necessary center of gravity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

But the center of gravity in the Senate remains resistant to change.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

But if you turn it at the center of gravity, it’s easy to turn because there’s an equal amount of weight on each side.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman