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as in main
coming before all others in importance
the central theme of the book
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2
as in middle
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
will hold the conference in the central part of the country in order to encourage delegates from both coasts
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as in moderate
avoiding major social change or extreme political ideas
with all of the attention being paid to the party's right and left wings, the vast central core has been largely ignored
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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
a health club that has become dating central for singles in the area
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Recent Examples of central
Wyles Daniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Questions of the body, identity and growing up are also central to the selection.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 June 2026
Art De Roché, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Counties included in the warning are southeast Clinton, north-central Clay, northwest Ray and west Caldwell counties, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Still, schools need to keep watching how student information is handled, who gets fair chances to learn online, and whether screens take too central a role.
—Wyles Daniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Questions of the body, identity and growing up are also central to the selection.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 June 2026
Noun
But both make Arsenal a more attacking threat, with Eze’s creativity and individualism central.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Counties included in the warning are southeast Clinton, north-central Clay, northwest Ray and west Caldwell counties, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for central
Adjective
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Kevin Cook, the venue’s main host and inarguably the reigning queen of drag in Portland.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Pashinyan’s main rival is the Strong Armenia Party, which wants closer business ties with Russia and accuses Pashinyan of attempting to spark a war with Moscow.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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The junior middle hitter finished with six kills, helping the RedHawks reach the semifinals for the third year in a row with a 25-22, 25-19 win over Lane Tech.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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The mountain’s other challenge is the Wonderland Trail, a 93-mile loop around Mount Rainier, though miles of more moderate hiking are available as well across the several river valleys created by glacial melt.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The outcome caps one of California’s most ferocious congressional primaries, a contest that reflected the broader struggle between the Democratic Party’s moderate and progressive wings.—
Mathew Miranda
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Vegas played much of the night without center William Karlsson, who was being checked out on the bench for an apparent upper-body injury.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Philadelphia declared a heat health emergency for Thursday and Friday, activating cooling centers, home visits by field teams, outreach to people experiencing homelessness and other services.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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These powerful systems are well-suited for developing and tuning edge models and agents, but are not primary robotics deployment platforms.—
Bill Curtis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Other highlights include a gym and a plush primary suite flaunting a stainless-steel fireplace.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Rue’s death comes just 45 minutes into the finale, around the halfway point.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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Playing all the way out of the back, defender Alex Freeman weighted a perfect pass to Pepi across the halfway line and the striker charged forward, drawing the Senegalese defense once again.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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That's far lower than the traditional 90-day window, and significantly lower than the more modern 45-day barrier.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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The event also featured traditional performance elements, including a vibrant dancer, as city officials and community members marked the beginning of the project.—
Maddie White,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Its proximity to the fascinating capital of Kunming is also appealing for travelers who don’t intend to go to Tibet and never plan on leaving the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The missiles had been launched toward the Azraq area in the Zarqa governorate, which sits around 65 miles east of the country’s capital, Amman, the Jordanian armed forces said in a statement.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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“Central.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/central. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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