1
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
Perrie M. Weiner, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Family offices often lend money to these employees in order to fund their capital commitments and forgive them over time or apply future bonuses toward the debt, the lawyer said.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
But his arm length has been a constant topic of discussion as analysts question whether teams would be willing to spend such high draft capital on such a physical outlier.
—Ben Kamisar, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
In this week's Far-Flung Postcard, reporter Betsy Joles takes readers to her favorite park in Pakistan's capital city.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In such conditions, the pressure to deploy capital and maintain relevance with limited partners can create incentives to accept ambitious technological narratives with less rigorous diligence than would normally be applied.
—Perrie M. Weiner, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Family offices often lend money to these employees in order to fund their capital commitments and forgive them over time or apply future bonuses toward the debt, the lawyer said.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
But his arm length has been a constant topic of discussion as analysts question whether teams would be willing to spend such high draft capital on such a physical outlier.
—Ben Kamisar, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
In this week's Far-Flung Postcard, reporter Betsy Joles takes readers to her favorite park in Pakistan's capital city.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capital
Noun
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In sixth inning, Villa Park tied the score 2-2 on a two-out infield single by speedy center fielder Shea Gonzalez.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Iran has also conducted drone strikes that damaged data centers in the region that are owned by Amazon Web Services, which operates the world’s largest cloud platform—high-value targets with major financial and operational ramifications.—
Sue Halpern,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Emanuel is executive chair and CEO of TKO, which owns the UFC, WWE, IMG and PBR, among other assets.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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In June 2025, Ukraine’s security services launched a massive drone attack against Russian air assets using drones concealed in trucks, reportedly damaging more than 40 planes.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Three main risks should worry Congress, the courts and every American about the rapid rise of these markets.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Surges can sometimes indicate an underlying wiring issue or a problem with your main breaker.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This premise, bolstered by excellent performances all around, could easily have sustained a totally enjoyable TV show.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Both strikers demand attention from defenders but are excellent off-the-ball runners too.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The city’s brand — a safe, efficient, business-friendly hub for capital, tourism, logistics, and talent — was suddenly under scrutiny from investors, multinational executives, and residents who had chosen to build their businesses and lives there.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The royal, 43, made the trip to highlight the hub's approach to electrification, innovation and sustainability.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Whether despite this background or because of it, young Zac becomes preoccupied with the outward signs of extreme wealth, luxury cars especially, in a manner somewhat precocious but not entirely remarkable for a teenage boy.—
Mark O’Connell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Jackson is depicted as conniving and quick to use his wealth and fame to overwhelm the family.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For the priests, this was a case of demonic possession due to witch-craft, and Mary’s crabby, aloof neighbor Elizabeth Jackson was the prime witch suspect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Guests at the dinner received the first part of their meal — a spring pea & burrata salad — but the prime chateaubriand steak and Maine lobster was not served.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Houston is a mecca for high-calorie delicious meals.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Mack Lewis Gym, which is a huge boxing mecca.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capital. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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