capital 1 of 2

noun

Definition of capitalnext
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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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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capital

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adjective

ˈka-pə-tᵊl How to pronounce capital (audio)
1
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
Noun
Golden has first-round NFL draft capital, with terrific speed and the smoothness to match. — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Mayra Velasquez, 42, was arrested July 16 on suspicion of capital murder in the 2012 stabbing of Irasema Chavez at Chavez’s Arlington apartment. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026 The companies offering them tend to be capital-light, like marketers and insurers, rather than capital-intensive, like airlines and hotel chains. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026 That gap reveals that a lot of capital gets routed through low-tax jurisdictions before landing in its true home. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for capital
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capital
  1. center
  2. assets
  3. main
  4. excellent
  5. hub
  6. wealth
  7. primary
  8. prime
Noun
  • Both men sat in opposite corners afterward before Reigns walked to the center and offered a fist, and Rollins met it.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Ebola treatment centers have been attacked by residents fueled by misinformation or anger over strict outbreak measures.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of center
Noun
  • That has aligned the region with the United States — and exposed their AI assets to Iranian attacks, noted Helima Croft, head of global strategy at RBC Capital Markets.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • On July 22, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce warned that vaults whose managers pick strategies, rebalance assets and appoint decision-makers may not sit outside securities law.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of assets
Adjective
  • Al-Hilal is keen to offload the player, who is training separately from their main squad and not in coach Simoene Inzaghi's plans.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Nazca Lines, ​enormous drawings and ⁠geometric figures etched into desert plains in the south of the country, are one of Peru’s main tourist destinations, attracting approximately ​100,000 annual visitors.
    — Joe Kottke, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of main
Adjective
  • Edoya, where brushes have been made by hand since 1718, is around the corner, and Nexpect, an excellent specialty coffee shop, is a short walk away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Namely stage 13 when the race split into pieces, Tom Pidcock climbed back up the GC, Pedersen had to make a desperate attempt to reach Philipsen up the road to defend green, and the excellent Mauro Schmid got the victory his talent deserves.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • The region’s data centers are important not only to the US military and AI industries but also to the Gulf region, which fancied itself a third global AI hub, along with the United States and China.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Whatever solutions are proposed, Scotland has to become a hub for homegrown talent.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of hub
Noun
  • Court records show that in early 2022, Arbuckle managed a team of more than 20 and helped forecast loan demand across major sectors of the bank, including corporate, commercial, wealth management and small-business banking.
    — Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • The Full Moon might create confusion, tension or disputes between your wealth versus what somebody else claims or wants.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 July 2026
Definition of wealth
Adjective
  • If diversification were really the primary reason to own private equity, more capital would already be there for that reason alone.
    — Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The address of the shooting is listed as the primary residence for Elijah Bieniemy, according to online property records.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Definition of primary
Adjective
  • Council is a prime example of where this emerging political alliance is being tested.
    — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Because permits, cabins and prime-season slots move quickly, most operators recommend booking well in advance rather than waiting for last-minute availability.
    — Ashley Lynch July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
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“Capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capital. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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