CENTRALITY Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

centrality

noun

Definition of centrality

as in essentiality

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Recent Examples of centrality Lance Armstrong did win seven in a row from 1999 to 2005, but the American was later stripped of those titles in 2012 after admitting his centrality in a systematic doping programme. — Peter Carline, New York Times, 26 June 2026 Its analysis of Hezbollah’s operations in this year’s fighting showed the growing centrality of drones in the group’s military tactics and strategy. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 June 2026 Wilson was devastated by losing debates about the design of Congress and the presidency, and in particular by the convention’s refusal to acknowledge the centrality of regular people to the government. — Jesse Wegman, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026 Weekly Newsletter Sicilian sulfur’s centrality to Britain’s textile industry was soon displaced by pyrites from Ireland, sulfur from Spain and Louisiana, and an early form of recycling, though sulfur would continue to be mined in Sicily. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for centrality

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Noun

That may become increasingly common going forward, as conventional wisdom on the essentiality of coaching continuity—and the fear of roster attrition—has been recast by the yearly churn every team now faces in the transfer portal era.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Armani’s legacy is a lesson in essentiality, discipline and authenticity.

— Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025

Definition of essentiality

Noun

And the host is surprisingly game to poke fun at his own prickly Hollywood reputation, lending the entire hour-long episode a kind of comedy synergy that elevates it above the usual collection of reference jokes.

— Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
The Sky have struggled with a somewhat problematic reputation for more than a decade, dating to the messy exit of Sylvia Fowles in 2014.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Definition of reputation

Noun

One reason for their endangered status is the loss of forests and other habitat, the organization says.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 28 July 2026
The memorandum from the group, which is a conservative nonprofit that advocates for free speech, also said the DAR was unlikely to be in danger of losing its tax-exempt status by not allowing transgender members.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026

Definition of status

Noun

Opponents, like Europe’s UEFA, counter that the World Cup’s prestige has long rested on qualification being one of the hardest achievements in sports.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
There are beauty sales, and then there’s the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale — an annual shopping event where prestige skin care favorites, exclusive value sets, and luxury splurges all come together in one place.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

Definition of prestige

Noun

The study provides two examples of Paramount using its market power in order to try and change the tax incentive structure in its favor.

— Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
In recent weeks, Perez has heated up at the plate and started to showcase the raw power he is known for.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Definition of power

Noun

Most doses were in the 5- to 10-mg range, a standard dose for casual marijuana users, though high-potency brands with 50, 60, and even 100 mg of THC — intense amounts likely to overwhelm all but heavy users — were also easy to find.

— Sarah Todd, STAT, 21 July 2026
Congress could also develop a dose limit that permits low-dose adult beverages while excluding high-potency products.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of potency

Noun

What schools said about name change Queens and Elon in September announced plans to merge that became official in June after the universities’ accrediting agency gave its blessing.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
But for each team member’s limited time in front of the cameras, one name kept coming up again and again when asked who has impressed so far this offseason.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026

Definition of name

Noun

However, Skubal was able to bear down with runners in scoring position.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
The issues that come before the Commission are at times controversial, and that means stakeholders on each side of the issue are passionate about their position.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

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