capital 1 of 2

noun

Definition of capitalnext
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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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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
In Ohio, power outages swept the state capital region, and at least one death was reported. — CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 The arrangement lets Nvidia’s customers build out chips and data centers without straining their own balance sheets, drawing in institutional credit, insurance funds, and private capital to underwrite the buildout. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 Between those races, Kennedy explained, about 250 different 18-wheeler trucks will haul equipment back to teams’ headquarters in North Carolina, reload, then to drive up to the Virginia capital. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2026 The armed troops' presence in the nation's capital has since been quietly extended to Inauguration Day 2029, marking the longest and largest National Guard deployment under this administration. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Aug. 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
  • Iran has issued a list of concessions the US must make in order for the vital Strait of Hormuz to be reopened, once again bringing the waterway center-stage in Tehran’s dealings with Washington.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • His early memories center on 2005’s Axis of Evil tour, during which Ahmed Ahmed, Maz Jobrani, Aron Kader, and Dean Obeidallah set out to contend with an American public still living under the cloud of the World Trade Center attack.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of center
Noun
  • Iran is demanding the US cease its attacks and end the blockade of Iranian ports, as well as lift sanctions, unfreeze Iranian assets and pay compensation for war damages.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • According to the interim deal signed in June, a schedule to end sanctions and plan on compensation would be part of the final deal, and negotiations would address frozen assets.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of assets
Adjective
  • Speaking to voters Of course, there are skeptics everywhere in this arena, not least concerning the two main protagonists.
    — Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • This main event headlines the first PBC world title fight of the new DAZN era, also broadcast on Prime Video.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of main
Adjective
  • Albies is an excellent contact hitter, putting the bat on the ball, and driving the ball to the gaps.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Located in the heart of the Marais, a restaurant at the Centre Pompidou would have to be pretty special to compete against all the excellent neighboring options.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • The city is an important oil refining hub, home to two refineries and a petrochemical plant.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In Salisbury, which has become a hub for Haitians who work in nearby factories and farms, ICE recently started detaining people in parking lots and other areas immigrants frequent, according to Fouché of Safe Harbor Circles.
    — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of hub
Noun
  • Beyond the gates, the island offers a wealth of diversions, from golf at Apes Hill to trackside seats at the Sandy Lane Gold Cup.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The family’s wealth, political influence and dominance of the sugar industry also made the Fanjuls one of Florida’s most powerful — and controversial — family business dynasties.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of wealth
Adjective
  • Voters across Connecticut are heading to the polls on Tuesday to vote for key primary races including governor and House seats.
    — ABC NEWS, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Learn more about voter resources and details about key races in the WCCO 2026 primary election guide.
    — Esme Murphy, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of primary
Adjective
  • This marks mainland Europe's first total eclipse since 1999, with the path of totality sweeping from Russia, across the Arctic, Greenland, and Iceland, before culminating in Spain, a prime viewing destination.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The prime way to see the movie is through 70mm IMAX — delivering an ultrasharp, massive physical film image with a taller aspect ratio that reveals up to 40% more picture than cropped digital or standard digital screens.
    — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of prime

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“Capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capital. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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