as in centers
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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Recent Examples of capitals
As much as Putin’s chumminess with Xi and Modi might have sparked some discomfort in many European capitals, the group was brought together by a combination of need, economic pragmatism and opportunity, analysts say.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
For travelers who are in their element in the halls of museums and hushed theaters, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers a singular way to soak in the world’s cultural capitals—by sea.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
With Washington and Beijing locked in a struggle over compute power, export controls, and data supply chains, tech leaders want a direct line into state capitals and the halls of Congress.
—Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Late-night video editing, not to mention gifted trips to party capitals of the world, is bound to disrupt an influencer's sleep pattern.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Much of this foreign aid rests on goodwill that the Dalai Lama has personally cultivated in capitals around the world.
—Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
There is pressure on FIFA to force Israel out of the global soccer organization, and matches involving Israeli teams in European capitals have been marred by violence by fans on both sides.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 23 Aug. 2025
Washington’s crime rate exceeds the crime rate in the capitals of many other countries.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
In 2021, then-Secretary of State Anthony Blinken met with his Chinese counterparts for several days of trade talks held at a hotel that was considered the midpoint between the two country's capitals.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
For travelers who are in their element in the halls of museums and hushed theaters, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers a singular way to soak in the world’s cultural capitals—by sea.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
With Washington and Beijing locked in a struggle over compute power, export controls, and data supply chains, tech leaders want a direct line into state capitals and the halls of Congress.
—Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Late-night video editing, not to mention gifted trips to party capitals of the world, is bound to disrupt an influencer's sleep pattern.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Much of this foreign aid rests on goodwill that the Dalai Lama has personally cultivated in capitals around the world.
—Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
There is pressure on FIFA to force Israel out of the global soccer organization, and matches involving Israeli teams in European capitals have been marred by violence by fans on both sides.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 23 Aug. 2025
Washington’s crime rate exceeds the crime rate in the capitals of many other countries.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
In 2021, then-Secretary of State Anthony Blinken met with his Chinese counterparts for several days of trade talks held at a hotel that was considered the midpoint between the two country's capitals.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitals
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The lawsuit, filed in Sacramento Superior Court last week, centers around public artwork intended for the corner of 13th and J streets at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In addition, treatment centers often provide rooms with soft lighting, a naturalistic decor, and music or other sensory stimulation.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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In Mississauga, developments around transit hubs, such as those supported by improvements like the Hurontario Light Rail Transit, are fostering mixed-use districts that blend multifamily units and retail spaces.—
John Krpan,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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In December 2023, the school board passed a resolution vowing to rethink school choice and prioritize neighborhood schools, nodding to their role as vital community hubs.—
Mila Koumpilova,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
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Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The summer pastures near Prospect Mountain feature fisheries, expansive water rights dating back to the early 1900s, and rock-climbing meccas.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Aug. 2025
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One of the main focuses is breeding coral species that are more resilient to future heat waves, O'Neil said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Safety and tech integration appear to be key focuses.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Women need this to be healthy – for their hearts, their brains.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The beautiful friendship between a 93-year-old widower and his senior cat has melted hearts online, as internet users can't get enough of their daily routine.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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According to the researchers, the 40-neutron island of inversion is one of only a few small islands of exotic nuclei scattered across the neutron-rich edge of the nuclear chart, which is dominated by more conventional, stable configurations.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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But, despite scientists using instruments like the LHC to smash together protons and atomic nuclei together at near the speed of light, a potential dark matter particle has thus far failed to manifest in the lab.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Capitals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitals. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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