Thesaurus results for CAPITALS

capitals

noun

plural of capital

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 The job included planning intelligence and sabotage missions from the Adriatic to the Black Sea and running spy networks across the entire region, from capitals like Prague, Bucharest, and Tirana to mountains in Greece and Yugoslavia. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026 In Europe, multiethnic capitals are pilloried by the far right as demographic time bombs, ground zero for invasions of unwanted foreigners. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026 Western capitals, in turn, could quickly provide Kyiv with more long-range weapons and lift all political and technical restrictions on how they can be used. — Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026 Similar demonstrations were held in state capitals including Valencia, Maracaibo and Merida. — Clyburn Saint John, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 Milan was the last of the four major fashion capitals to host the event, which launched in New York in 2022, followed by editions in London, Paris and Los Angeles. — ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026 The president has never understood why Washington does not look like other capitals. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026 Russia and Ukraine had agreed to pause attacks on each other’s capitals for the duration of the weekend of diplomacy, which came after months without significant progress toward resolution. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026 Any list of entertainment capitals has to include Hollywood, and while Los Angeles has been a sports capital for decades, the arrow is still pointing upward. — Lev Akabas, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

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In Congo, where the outbreak has spread to seven provinces, responders have faced attacks on health teams, misinformation about the virus, a failure by locals to report symptoms and rebel violence that has limited access to treatment centers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Much of the discussion surrounding this week’s game centers around how the Georgia defense will go about defending Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of centers

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What to do nearby Belltown is one of Seattle's nightlife hubs, with some of the city's best bars within a few blocks of the hotel (try Rob Roy or Roquette).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
On another front, because red diesel is currently distributed primarily through agricultural cooperatives and specialized fueling hubs, expanding its throughput across mainstream highway truck stops presents immediate operational hurdles.

— , CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

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Instead of meccas or meeting places for diehard fans, live sporting events try to position themselves as major cultural moments.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
The fest is becoming a beacon for those who still pine for former jam meccas like Gathering of the Vibes, Wakarusa, Rothbury, and 10,000 Lakes.

— Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026

Definition of meccas

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And lunar traffic is poised to increase greatly in the coming years, as both the United States and China aim to build bases near the moon's south pole.

— Leonard David, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Opponents to the Henoko plan argue that building another airfield on Okinawa would only perpetuate the island’s disproportionate share of bases.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of bases

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There’s also the Chill and Thrill Islands, aptly named for their focuses on chilling and thrilling passengers, respectively.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
In 2019, the NFL entered into a multiyear deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, with the focuses of the partnership being live entertainment and amplifying social justice initiatives.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of foci

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Brockman’s message received 40 hearts, five checkmarks, and three thank-you emojis.

— Garrison Lovely, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Panels also featured decorations that included hearts, rainbows, sequins, a Star of David, a chef’s hat, a chorus line of dancers, teddy bears, and a panda.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

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