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main event

NOUN
centerpiece
Synonyms
STRONGEST
climax focal point
STRONG
heart hub keynote nucleus
WEAK
best part center of attention high point high spot main feature
Antonyms
STRONG
exterior exteriority outside

Example Sentences

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And so the main event is upon us, the headline act.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Now you’ve got a slightly cleaner slate — and you’re ready for the main event: dishes.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

The main event was the “cooling steam therapy,” which Xie said was meant to be calming and refreshing and help relieve tired eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Those matter, but they’re not the main event, he reckons.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026

This had only been an appetizer for him, an interlude before the main event.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros