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
The Islamic Republic security forces raided a hospital in Ilam, a western city of the country and one of the epicenters of protests, according to HRANA.
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Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
Anita seeks legal advice and therapy at local churches, which are epicenters for aid, prayer and solace.
—Carol Guzy, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
Also worth exploring, though, is the storied, surreal Hokuriku region, a transcendental fantasy away from Japan’s congested tourist epicenters.
—Malik Peay, Them., 15 Dec. 2025
Such quakes can cause strong shaking across wide areas, with epicenters extending as far as 100 to 200 km.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
Preliminary readings placed the epicenters predominantly along or near the Rodgers Creek Fault, a fault known for its seismic activity and historical potential for damaging earthquakes.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
Set in Atlanta, one of the epicenters of the Southern HIV epidemic, the documentary centers on Freda Jones and Kennedi Lowman, co-founders of LOTUS (Loving Ourselves Thru Unity and Strength).
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 Nov. 2025
One of the epicenters of this style of vino arrived in 2015 with the opening of the 38-seat Brooklyn bar, the Four Horsemen.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
The museum is one of the nation’s epicenters of Veterans Day observances.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025
Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
Anita seeks legal advice and therapy at local churches, which are epicenters for aid, prayer and solace.
—Carol Guzy, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
Also worth exploring, though, is the storied, surreal Hokuriku region, a transcendental fantasy away from Japan’s congested tourist epicenters.
—Malik Peay, Them., 15 Dec. 2025
Such quakes can cause strong shaking across wide areas, with epicenters extending as far as 100 to 200 km.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
Preliminary readings placed the epicenters predominantly along or near the Rodgers Creek Fault, a fault known for its seismic activity and historical potential for damaging earthquakes.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
Set in Atlanta, one of the epicenters of the Southern HIV epidemic, the documentary centers on Freda Jones and Kennedi Lowman, co-founders of LOTUS (Loving Ourselves Thru Unity and Strength).
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 Nov. 2025
One of the epicenters of this style of vino arrived in 2015 with the opening of the 38-seat Brooklyn bar, the Four Horsemen.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
The museum is one of the nation’s epicenters of Veterans Day observances.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicenters
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One of Actum’s largest clients is AltaMed Health Services Corporation, a federally-qualified network of community health centers in Los Angeles.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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This could be achieved by, for example, targeting presidential offices, military headquarters, key data centers, and other telecommunications hubs.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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After all, the Moroccan city is one of the world's great shopping meccas.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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That is why Trump’s December warning to the Iranian regime, reinforced by recent actions in Venezuela and unfolding events inside Iran itself, should resonate powerfully in Tehran and other capitals that threaten US interests.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Its overthrow will not come from outside Iran, nor will it be delivered by the will of foreign capitals.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Reliability, flexibility, and fast, on time delivery guide development, with specifications tailored to local markets and customers, from last mile hubs and national distribution to cold storage, production facilities, and data centres.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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While the three recent transactions point to pockets of strength in the South Bay apartment sector, some residential hubs are struggling beneath the weight of financial setbacks.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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One of those new focuses will include partnering with hotels in markets where short-term rentals are falling short of customer demand, Chief Executive Officer Brian Chesky told analysts on a call Thursday.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Deliver Me from Nowhere focuses on Bruce Springsteen in the midst of a depressive episode, struggling to create something meaningful and finite, while suicidal ideation plays discordant sounds in his head.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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