epicenters

noun

plural of epicenter
as in centers
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 epicenters Florida, where the large population of gig workers, entrepreneurs and small business owners relies heavily on the federal health insurance marketplace, has become one of the nation’s most visible epicenters of that impact. — Ali Swenson, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 Florida, whose large population of gig workers, entrepreneurs and small business owners relies heavily on the federal health insurance marketplace, has become one of the nation’s most visible epicenters of that impact. — Ali Swenson, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 These pristine epicenters of biodiversity are teeming with life, from thriving coral reefs to sharks and seabird colonies. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026 Accordingly, colleges and universities have become epicenters of online culture. — Avery Stone, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026 The operation was a testament to the growing effectiveness of a multinational collection of urban search-and-rescue squads — known as USAR — that have become ubiquitous life-savers at epicenters of calamity across the globe. — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 Carabobo, one of the regions closest to one of the epicenters, also appears to be hard-hit. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 The boom is global, with London and New York as epicenters. — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 20 June 2026 How to Get There Hobart Airport (HBA) enjoys daily flights from nearby Australian epicenters such as Sydney and Melbourne, plus Brisbane, Adelaide, and Canberra. — Riley Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicenters
  1. centers
  2. meccas
  3. capitals
  4. hubs
  5. foci
Noun
  • Fort Worth is considering new restrictions on where and how data centers can be built, including a potential 90-day pause on new development, as residents raise concerns about the impact on their neighborhoods.
    — Erin Jones, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The commission, formed earlier in 2026 after several council members called for a local moratorium, has spent roughly two months working on a 150-page report outlining recommendations for how the city could regulate data centers.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of centers
Noun
  • Food meccas include Pier 57 (hit Nom Wah for legendary dim sum, or LoLo’s on the Water for the fish fry) and, of course, Chelsea Market (try Miznon’s pita cheeseburger and roasted cauliflower, and Ayada’s mango sticky rice).
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of meccas or meeting places for diehard fans, live sporting events try to position themselves as major cultural moments.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of meccas
Noun
  • Washington and European capitals are now trying to minimize their exposure.
    — Tom Moerenhout, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Other priorities include examining the emergence of early states, imperial capitals, and major Bronze Age civilizations.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of capitals
Noun
  • The firm cited American's improved network, investments in key hubs and potential for stronger margins and free cash flow.
    — Deena Zaidi,Darla Mercado, CFP®,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
  • This means access to mills and manufacturers in hubs including India and China.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of hubs
Noun
  • Andrews, 45, made healthcare access and affordability the focuses of her campaign.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • As part of its third-quarter earnings report on Tuesday, Netflix lists improvements to monetization as one of its main focuses going forward, alongside efforts to boost entertainment value and leverage new technology.
    — Emma Roth, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of foci

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“Epicenters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicenters. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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