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Recent Examples of centrality
Nearly 2000 years ago, the empire of Teotihuacan in Mesoamerica embraced the symbolic centrality of snakes in creation myths, both revered and feared for their ability to traverse the boundaries between the natural world and the afterworld.
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Stephen S. Hall, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
The culmination of that legacy might well be the centrality of revenge to Donald Trump’s agenda.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
Consider supplementing KPIs with network health indicators, like connectivity, influence centrality, and emotional climate to get a better understanding of your team’s dynamics.
—Hec Paris Insights, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Network centrality is a common way social scientists measure influence in groups.
—Donald T. Tomaskovic-Devey, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
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Stephen S. Hall, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
The culmination of that legacy might well be the centrality of revenge to Donald Trump’s agenda.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
Consider supplementing KPIs with network health indicators, like connectivity, influence centrality, and emotional climate to get a better understanding of your team’s dynamics.
—Hec Paris Insights, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Network centrality is a common way social scientists measure influence in groups.
—Donald T. Tomaskovic-Devey, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for centrality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centrality
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With Jim Crow, an imperfect church, economic despair, and the Klan looming, the film underlines again and again the essentiality of love—not as an antidote, but as an alternative, an entirely separate mode of experiencing the world.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2025
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Many people across the healthcare ecosystem acknowledge the power and essentiality of trust to most things in healthcare, including engagement and adherence to health advice.—
Lisa Fitzpatrick,
Forbes,
30 Sep. 2024
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The truth about the incident at the Stade de France came out quicker compared to Hillsborough, but the Reds’ reputation had once again been questioned and stained.—
Julia Andersen,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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With its reputation as a culinary destination solidified, the InterContinental Danang just opened another ambitious fine-dining restaurant, Tingara.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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This includes tech startups like Queen One, which just signed a 10-year lease for its new headquarters in Williamsburg, joining a thriving innovation ecosystem in Brooklyn and contributing to New York City’s status as the applied AI capital of the world.—
Adolfo Carrión Jr,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Some may argue Trump used these moments to build prestige, associate himself with dominance and success, and to thrust himself into the spotlight.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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That script quickly acquired prestige as one of the year’s best unproduced screenplays.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2025
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While others chase fleeting trends or seek instant results, those who understand and leverage the power of patience may be able to secure more consistent, sustainable and rewarding investments.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Sandman With the power to control and transform into sand, Sandman (his real name is Flint Marko) is a tough opponent for Spidey and his friends.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 May 2025
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Both mineral and chemical sunscreen will lose potency over time due to sweating, swimming, and general sloughing off of the skin.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 May 2025
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Each product is tested for potency and things like pesticides and heavy metals, said lab manager Adam Richardson.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has not released the person’s name or age.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2025
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Boise State basketball is doubling up on a Hall of Fame name in the program.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
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However, the Hurricanes’ offensive struggles persisted, finishing 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position and 2-for-16 with runners on base.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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The majority of United subscribers believe the minimum for a successful 2025-26 would be Ruben Amorim’s team qualifying for the Europa League — a position best secured with a sixth-place league finish, but which can be achieved through winning a domestic trophy.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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“Centrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centrality. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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