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
At last year's conference, Vice President JD Vance delivered a combative address that rattled European capitals and fueled fears of an accelerating trans-Atlantic split.
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Olivia Gazis, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Since then, the tone shift has reverberated across European capitals.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The high-end products are in sync with the barber shop’s old-school aesthetic, combining columns, capitals and green marble with opulent mosaic flooring, black ebony walls, coffered ceilings and metopes crafted by Venetian glassmakers.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
If fashion capitals had distinct personalities, Copenhagen’s would be the optimist.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
All European capitals have their five-star hotels, but the Hotel Sacher is more than that.
—Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Hochul should realize that New York is one of the medical capitals of the nation.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Other European capitals, including Kyiv and London, consider it too soon to end Putin’s diplomatic isolation, Le Monde reported.
—semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Araghchi said diplomats would return to their capitals, signaling this round of negotiations was over.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Olivia Gazis, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Since then, the tone shift has reverberated across European capitals.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The high-end products are in sync with the barber shop’s old-school aesthetic, combining columns, capitals and green marble with opulent mosaic flooring, black ebony walls, coffered ceilings and metopes crafted by Venetian glassmakers.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
If fashion capitals had distinct personalities, Copenhagen’s would be the optimist.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
All European capitals have their five-star hotels, but the Hotel Sacher is more than that.
—Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Hochul should realize that New York is one of the medical capitals of the nation.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Other European capitals, including Kyiv and London, consider it too soon to end Putin’s diplomatic isolation, Le Monde reported.
—semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Araghchi said diplomats would return to their capitals, signaling this round of negotiations was over.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitals
Noun
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Many of the types found at garden centers boast big blooms in pinks, whites, and purples.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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But if the technology takes off and moves beyond experience centers, will users remain within safe boundaries?—
Kendall Hunter,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These are effectively offshore hubs which are set up on behalf of international companies.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Also known as 18b, a nod to the city’s original 18-block arts zoning designation, the area started as a small cluster of art studios and has grown into one of the city’s most dynamic creative hubs.—
Mackenzie Jervis,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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With one day left to declare candidacy in the race for Los Angeles mayor, all eyes are on Rick Caruso, the billionaire developer behind outdoor shopping meccas like The Grove.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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After all, the Moroccan city is one of the world's great shopping meccas.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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And similar to last year, one of the focuses will be on revitalizing and converting older buildings into modern office spaces, apartments and hotels.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Remembered for mental health outreach One of Codey's main focuses was on mental health.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There are countless ways to wear hearts on your nails—this one uses shape.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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The news warmed our hearts in the midst of this cold, dark and endless winter.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Deciphering the unique infrared language these galactic nuclei speak.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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At that time, the universe was hot enough for quarks and gluons to move freely rather than being confined inside atomic nuclei.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Capitals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitals. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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