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Recent Examples of centrality
This is especially important given the centrality of AI to Washington’s competition with Beijing.
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Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2025
For centuries, the Quran’s centrality to the Muslim faith has led people across the Islamic world to turn scripture into works of art.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 14 Sep. 2025
But that centrality had long fallen to the wayside.
—Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
Despite its centrality to AI development, no single company has managed to monopolize the space.
—Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2025
For centuries, the Quran’s centrality to the Muslim faith has led people across the Islamic world to turn scripture into works of art.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 14 Sep. 2025
But that centrality had long fallen to the wayside.
—Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
Despite its centrality to AI development, no single company has managed to monopolize the space.
—Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centrality
Noun
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Armani’s legacy is a lesson in essentiality, discipline and authenticity.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The growing importance of storage, indeed its essentiality, is covered in a major article — more of a white paper, really -- authored by three energy attorneys at the world’s largest law firm, Dentons: Clinton Vince, Jennifer Morrisey and Andrew Mina.—
Llewellyn King,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Created by law in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the bureau developed a reputation as an aggressive enforcer of fair-lending and consumer-protection laws.—
Andy Kroll,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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Unconcerned by matters like health insurance and 401(k) contributions, her presence burnishes the reputation of the magazine as an arbiter of good taste.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Then, within 24 hours of being at the lot, Beach said, their homelessness status will be verified by Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services and they’ll be placed on a priority wait list for a spot at a family shelter.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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What followed solidified Bentley’s status as a luxury automotive powerhouse.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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Charismatic and successful military leaders like Douglas MacArthur, who refused to follow President Harry Truman’s orders during the Korean War, will always hold considerable power due to the prestige and dominance that militaries bring.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Hill would likely also dangle the possibility of using a World Cup performance to earn one’s way onto the Olympic team for 2028 – a Games that will rival Paris in prestige because they will be held in Los Angeles.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Zebra mussels can completely clog water intake structures and affect public water supplies, power generation and many other industries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys climbed up most NFL power rankings lists following their 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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Horseradish Fresh root compounds lose their potency quickly, and air exposure can cause fermentation or mold growth.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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By now, the Jolly Rancher had vanished, as had a round of the house’s elegant dirty Martini, whose shortcomings in grit were made up for in potency.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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The royal agreed to the interview in order to clear his name and explain his relationship with Epstein.—
Ashley Hume , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Kobo originally launched the apparel brand Torn by Ronny Kobo in 2009, with a relaunch in 2017 to the now-eponymous label’s name.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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But BoxGroup’s lane has long been to join a dizzying number of early-stage rounds, allowing the firm to take smaller positions while working hand-in-hand with other firms.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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His ousting from the party was announced alongside that of fellow CMC member Miao Hua, who was removed from his military position in June, as well as seven other officers.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Centrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centrality. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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