epicenter

noun

ˈe-pi-ˌsen-tər How to pronounce epicenter (audio)
Definition of epicenternext
as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest by continually reinventing itself, Las Vegas has managed to remain a national epicenter for entertainment

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Recent Examples of epicenter The earthquake's epicenter was roughly 7 miles east-southeast of Gilroy and occurred at a depth of 3 miles. — Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026 Already the epicenter for brick-and-mortar purveyors of luxury, Beverly Hills has a new addition to its litany of A-list ateliers, the Mercedes-Benz Studio Los Angeles. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 24 July 2026 Accordingly, colleges and universities have become epicenters of online culture. — Avery Stone, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026 Armed conflict has plagued the epicenter of the outbreak, Ituri province, for more than 30 years, and more than 900,000 people there live in displacement camps. — Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for epicenter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicenter
  1. center
  2. mecca
  3. hub
  4. capital
Noun
  • Masterson, O’Hara, Rogers and Schmidt have all raised concerns about or opposed data-center incentives.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • Just over a year after getting a 30-day license suspension, a Sunny Isles Beach plastic surgery center got a permanent license revocation from the Florida Department of Health this month.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Definition of center
Noun
  • The popular theatre was a cultural mecca that drew thousands to its operas, ballets and other public events, and hosted legendary greats including Maria Callas and Franco Zeffirelli.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The long-standing problem is that Skid Row is both a social service center and a mecca of drugs and other vices, with traps on every block.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of mecca
Noun
  • San Diego International Comic-Con, also known as Comic-Con, is known as the central hub for all things Fandom.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • That rich history, cultivated over centuries of acting as a port and hub of cultural exchange, is visible throughout the city, much of which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Definition of hub
Noun
  • Air defenses were activated in the Iranian capital, Tehran, and explosions were reported in several Iranian cities, according to state media.
    — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • In today’s cultural economy, where archival fashion pieces, horology, and unique collections blur with investment strategy, the ability to maintain image and ownership while accessing capital quietly is increasingly prized for some.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of capital

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