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
Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Ferguson will wear the No 11 shirt in the Italian capital.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Fox News, 14 Sep. 2022
Flores pleaded guilty to non-capital murder and to arson, and Skinner sentenced him to two life sentences for murder and one for arson.
—Elizabeth Zavala, San Antonio Express-News, 25 July 2022
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Noun
The Spanish electricity utilities giant also launched a 5-billion-euro increase in share capital, saying the move would cover its upcoming investment plan.
—Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Ferguson will wear the No 11 shirt in the Italian capital.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Adjective
She is also charged with non-capital murder in connection with the baby’s death.
—Fox News, 14 Sep. 2022
Flores pleaded guilty to non-capital murder and to arson, and Skinner sentenced him to two life sentences for murder and one for arson.
—Elizabeth Zavala, San Antonio Express-News, 25 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capital
Noun
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After parting with Daniel Jones last year, the front office has brought in veteran talent and youth to hold things down under center.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Community amenities include a parking garage, a resort-style pool, pet park, fitness center with a yoga and pilates studio, resident clubhouse and co-working space.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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In the complaint, Aaron asks that neither party be awarded alimony and that both parties' community assets and debts are in accordance with Nevada law.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The dots represented arts organizations, creative businesses, studios, galleries, performance venues, and cultural and historic assets.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The tournament grounds feature three main retail sites: the Centre Court Shop, the No. 1 Court Shop and the Museum Shop, along with five express shops and an additional nine kiosks.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Compton's main argument was that the Panthers would rely solely on Newton's playmaking to win games, lacking the same elite talent the Eagles have surrounded Hurts with.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
Noun
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For many years, Puerto Rico served as a hub of pharmaceutical manufacturing for the United States.—
Thomas J. Bollyky,
Foreign Affairs,
22 July 2025
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And true to that mission, the stall has become a community hub, a place for conversation and for people to reconnect with books and literature.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
Noun
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There's a wealth of options these days, from little soft-sided coolers perfect for a day trip to heavy-duty, high-performance wheeled coolers with ice retention times that seem to defy the sun—like our top pick, the Yeti Tundra Haul ($450).—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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Beyond the Full Moon Dinner Series, the Omni Mount Washington Resort also offers a wealth of other activities that are perfect for a full immersion into the beauty of the White Mountains.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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This is a great UFC fight card that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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This is a place where costumes do a lot of heavy lifting, and Cady is a great example, her wardrobe shows us what is happening to her inside.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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For the past few years, Lilly has made news by driving large-scale investments in the LEAP Innovation District, billed as a future manufacturing and tech mecca in Lebanon, Indiana.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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As Almeyda makes her journey towards this elusive mecca, both the idea of Palmares and Almeyda’s journey toward it feel like hallucinatory visions: Vibrantly conjured, indeed mythic in intention and impact.—
Irenosen Okojie
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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“Capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capital. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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