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as in main
coming before all others in importance
the central theme of the book
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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
Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The sea surface temperatures in the eastern and central Atlantic are warming and are now a bit higher than normal, and cool, neutral conditions in the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) are expected during the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2025
Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2025
Interestingly, it was originally built for a couple known for hosting major events and fundraisers, so the layout is equal parts family-friendly retreat and diplomatic party central.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
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Adjective
Stations in southeast Michigan, the UP and central and western Michigan are also nervously pondering their budgets.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The sea surface temperatures in the eastern and central Atlantic are warming and are now a bit higher than normal, and cool, neutral conditions in the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) are expected during the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Progressives want Democrats to do more to make the detention of Khalil central in their battle against the Trump administration, seeing it as touching on their key values to appeal to voters lost in the last election.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2025
Interestingly, it was originally built for a couple known for hosting major events and fundraisers, so the layout is equal parts family-friendly retreat and diplomatic party central.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for central
Adjective
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Blood of My Blood tells the origin stories of the Outlander main characters' families, in this epic romantic drama.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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The report outlined three main policy goals: improving student literacy, strengthening the teacher workforce, and empowering parents.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Offer Mentorship Or Coaching Opportunities Provide middle managers with opportunities for mentorship and career coaching.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Regardless of estrogen influence, limiting meat and including moderate levels of dairy within a plant-rich diet may keep your heart healthier.3 4.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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If the economy is unable to adapt, this could lead to job losses, lower services exports, moderate urban consumption.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Position the bit in the center of the pot, then angle it slightly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Animal characters have been at the center of his interest from the very start of his career.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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With Van de Ven and Cristian Romero established as Spurs’ primary partnership in central defence, Vuskovic may struggle to supplant that duo for the biggest games.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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The 449-foot blast, his second longest of the year, moved Goodman within three homers of matching the club record by a primary catcher (Wilin Rosario’s 28 in 2012).—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Only two of Swift’s albums appear below the halfway mark on the 200-spot ranking.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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As Phoenix passes the halfway mark of this year’s monsoon, dramatic downpours, gusty haboobs and streaks of lightning across the sky have been mostly absent.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Everything packs down into the carrying bag, which has a separate pocket for the collapsible pole (a game changer for folks who have wrestled with traditional camping gear and stuff sacks).—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Aug. 2025
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The concept quickly took off in media coverage as evocative shorthand for a puzzling phenomenon: by many traditional metrics, the economy of the Biden years was strong, especially by the second half of his tenure, when high rates of inflation started to slow.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Federal troops are patrolling the National Mall and neighborhoods across Washington while President Donald Trump’s administration exerts extraordinary power over law enforcement in the nation’s capital.—
John Seewer,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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The 12th-century castle was commissioned by William the Conqueror, and more than 900 Norman artifacts have been loaned by the British Museum to create its first medieval gallery outside of the UK capital.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Central.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/central. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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