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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
Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
The money would come from the council’s central budget, said council spokesman Robert Austin.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Jim Vinoski, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Vera, the buzzy, brilliant and preternaturally observant ten-year-old central to Gary Shteyngart’s sardonic and profoundly relevant new novel, brings a fresh, necessary perspective to our evolving dystopian universe.
—Jane Ciabattari
july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
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Adjective
Everyone has a slightly different definition of dark academia, but Possession left me with a strong attachment to stories where making sense of writing from the past, and uncovering what lies behind it, are central to the story.
—Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
The money would come from the council’s central budget, said council spokesman Robert Austin.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
That’s a business that has seen a lot of players come and go, and Regal Ware is applying the lessons of its tenacious history as sets its strategy for the next century and beyond, with its manufacturing prowess central to its plans.
—Jim Vinoski, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Vera, the buzzy, brilliant and preternaturally observant ten-year-old central to Gary Shteyngart’s sardonic and profoundly relevant new novel, brings a fresh, necessary perspective to our evolving dystopian universe.
—Jane Ciabattari
july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for central
Adjective
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Punk is deeply tied into current main-event storylines with real-life married couple Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch, so the impending couples brawl is a great story.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The stages of the eclipse include penumbral and umbral phases, which refer to the two main parts of the shadow that the moon casts.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cotality reported that eight of the top 15 metro areas with the most homes at moderate risk for wildfire are in California, with the Los Angeles area holding the top spot.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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As of Friday morning, the air quality was on the upper edge of moderate.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Discard the tired-looking center and separate clumps from the outer edges by hand or use a sharp knife or pruning saw.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Public and private investors would develop the Gaza Strip into a center of tech innovation and tourism, with high-rises.—
Michele Chabin,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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David Weekley and Lennar will be the primary home builders.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
30 Aug. 2025
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Over the past two seasons prior to his left knee ACL tear, the 33-year-old veteran thrived as an elite second option, and eventually emerged as the team's primary scorer after Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.—
Gavin Groe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 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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This more traditional system is where Tottenham have ended up.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, identity categories have become more fluid, and traditional sources of authority — religion, education, government — are more likely to be contested or distrusted.—
Christopher P. Scheitle,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lisa, 28, wore a black maxi dress with cutouts, and paired the look with an extremely rare Hermès Birkin while in South Korea's capital city.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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At the club’s training ground in the Valdebebas district of the Spanish capital, both coaching staff and team-mates value the fact Ceballos can bring a style of play that is not so characteristic of the club’s other midfielders, more based on linking play.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Central.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/central. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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