centrality

noun

Definition of centralitynext
as in essentiality

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Recent Examples of centrality The continuity of subject and species across the two projects speaks to the centrality of birds in American iconography—the Bald Eagle, for example, or the 50 state birds—which predates but was perpetuated by Audubon’s work. — Cat Dawson, ARTnews.com, 3 July 2026 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 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 For President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a successful summit would likely demonstrate Turkey’s centrality, avoid a major diplomatic breakdown and strengthen Ankara’s case for access to defense procurement as European military spending rises. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for centrality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centrality
  1. essentiality
  2. reputation
  3. status
  4. prestige
  5. power
  6. potency
  7. name
  8. position
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
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  • Shenzhen already has a reputation as one of China's major technology hubs.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Orange cats have a reputation for silly behavior and outlandish antics, but the science doesn't back that up.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of reputation
Noun
  • Thiero’s status for Las Vegas summer league games, which begin Friday for the Lakers, is unclear, Abbott said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The tech-preview status of the MCP governance features across several of these products is a reminder that the security story is still maturing, even as the agents are already in production.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of status
Noun
  • Each label contains its own taxonomies of taste and cultural prestige, targeting the demographics most drawn to the status markers the badge foretells.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 8 July 2026
  • The most important story may not be the rise of any individual institution, but the broader redistribution of prestige across American higher education.
    — Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of prestige
Noun
  • Junior Caminero has already done some things no Rays players had ever accomplished, such as extending his sizzling power show on Friday to include hitting 10 home runs over a 10-game span.
    — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026
  • Plus, the power port includes three electrical outlets and three USB ports for powering appliances, speakers, and other devices.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Definition of power
Noun
  • Incidentally, their highest tally of 27 was clocked up six days earlier, in the goalless draw with Cape Verde — albeit with much less attacking potency.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Aromatherapy and pheromone products can vary based on a number of factors, including potency and your dog’s sensitivities.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of potency
Noun
  • The singer underwent several name changes over the course of the career.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • My name might be on the ballot right now, but that ballot line belongs to the people of Maine.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 July 2026
Definition of name
Noun
  • Williams’ decision to leave the position was a big surprise to the mayor, commissioners and residents, though her departure followed months of controversy and scrutiny.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Hipparcos was the first space mission devoted to precision astrometry, the accurate measurement of celestial positions and distances.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 July 2026
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“Centrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centrality. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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