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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
during the 1980s Silicon Valley became the capital of the computer industry
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2
as in assets
the total of one's money and property
invested nearly all of their capital in the new business
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as in main
coming before all others in importance
the capital goal of the effort is to assimilate the new immigrants
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
a truly capital idea, which I highly endorse
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Recent Examples of capital
Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The region continues to attract capital, produce cutting-edge technologies and serve as a global hub for talent.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
While many of the capital city’s outdated downtown office buildings have seen their values trickle down, the value of industrial land is going up more than any other land use category in the city this year.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Islamabad — The streets of Islamabad have been emptied by a sudden two-day public holiday, declared to enforce a strict security lockdown in the Pakistani capital.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
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European banks are sitting on excess capital, which Citi said could be deployed via buybacks, loan growth or M & A — though questions hover over the best route to achieve share price growth.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The region continues to attract capital, produce cutting-edge technologies and serve as a global hub for talent.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
While many of the capital city’s outdated downtown office buildings have seen their values trickle down, the value of industrial land is going up more than any other land use category in the city this year.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Islamabad — The streets of Islamabad have been emptied by a sudden two-day public holiday, declared to enforce a strict security lockdown in the Pakistani capital.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capital
Noun
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Rising electricity rates have been a fault line in recent campaigns, especially as enormous data centers are built to power artificial intelligence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Hager, who worked at three ARC centers during the span of nearly a decade, said those kinds of groups that ARC billed for were the standard and forging group notes was common.—
Alex Acquisto,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Peterson’s tactical approach steeped in reshaping the Hornets by emphasizing player health and development, a team-first culture and the importance of acquiring assets springboarded the Hornets into the national conversation again.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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As well as investing globally — about 44% of its assets are in North America — the fund also has a role in creating jobs in the UAE, attracting foreign investment, and diversifying the local economy.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Shuttle services have been arranged to transport journalists between the media center and a hotel in the city’s main shopping mall.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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But the leak appeared to get worse when the service module fired its main engine for the translunar injection burn on Day 2 of the flight, according to Amit Kshatriya, NASA’s associate administrator.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Alliums are excellent neighbors to beets, brassicas, tomatoes, and more.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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This bracelet makes an excellent Mother’s Day jewelry gift.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
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Many states covet the ecosystem created by North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, a massive biotech and life sciences hub positioned between the Tar Heel State’s top universities.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The current Hayward site became Azuma’s headquarters and manufacturing hub in 2009.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This included corporate, commercial, wealth management and small business banking.—
Chase Jordan
April 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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For gamblers, especially younger ones who are just starting to earn and build the savings that will undergird their retirements, that can mean life-altering losses of wealth and financial stability.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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French President Emmanuel Macron and British prime Minister Keir Starmer will co-chair a conference Friday for nations willing to deploy warships to escort oil tankers and container ships through the Strait of Hormuz.—
Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Center Aaron Brewer and linebacker Jordyn Brooks, who are both 28-year-old, six-year veterans, are prime examples of veterans who might embrace being part of a rebuild.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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Tullman’s new complex will, of course, hardly stand alone in a city that long has been a mecca for magic.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Las Vegas is a mecca for cuisines from around the world, including Mexican, but Cantina Contramar is arguably the most significant opening by a Mexican chef in the city.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capital. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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