as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
by continually reinventing itself, Las Vegas has managed to remain a national epicenter for entertainment
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Recent Examples of epicenter
Talks between Moscow and Kyiv remain deadlocked over the fate of the Donbas — the industrial region in eastern Ukraine that has been the epicenter of the fighting.
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CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
While the Portuguese Football Federation has indicated the match in Mexico City will go ahead as planned – pending its ongoing assessment – more concerning to some analysts are those taking place in Jalisco, the epicenter of the recent violence.
—Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
But as the large colliders grew more sophisticated and capable, the traditional planar silicon design couldn’t withstand the extreme radiation present at the epicenter of collider collisions.
—Liz Wegerer, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Feb. 2026
Around the same time, Milan emerged as the epicenter of Italian fashion, with Armani, Fendi, Gucci, Valentino and Ferre, Versace among the growing list of iconic names and brands solidifying Italy’s global reputation.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
While the Portuguese Football Federation has indicated the match in Mexico City will go ahead as planned – pending its ongoing assessment – more concerning to some analysts are those taking place in Jalisco, the epicenter of the recent violence.
—Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
But as the large colliders grew more sophisticated and capable, the traditional planar silicon design couldn’t withstand the extreme radiation present at the epicenter of collider collisions.
—Liz Wegerer, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Feb. 2026
Around the same time, Milan emerged as the epicenter of Italian fashion, with Armani, Fendi, Gucci, Valentino and Ferre, Versace among the growing list of iconic names and brands solidifying Italy’s global reputation.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicenter
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Vote counting would begin immediately after the ballot boxes are collected and transported to counting centers across the Himalayan nation, which could be as early as Thursday night.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Astronomers captured the most detailed image yet of our galaxy’s center.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Over the decades, the city has staged World Cup matches and has since become an international soccer mecca.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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Next door at the Locust, James Cook discusses Cafe des Artistes, Ocean Drive’s newest mecca for the young and stylish.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Located on the third floor, this is the social hub of the hotel, with a bar, space for live performances, and a colorful dining room filled with sofas and armchairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Shah, 35, former mayor of the capital city of Kathmandu, has dominated the race to become Nepal’s PM during the campaign, gaining popularity across the country.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sri Lanka said more than 200 sailors aboard another Iranian warship near its coast were being escorted to a naval base outside the capital, Colombo.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Epicenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicenter. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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