Thesaurus results for EPICENTERS

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

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Noun

Since launching the Pink Pony Campaign in 2000, Ralph Lauren has championed the fight against cancer by funding cancer centers and world-class research facilities around the world.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
The excavation centers on Mieza, an ancient Macedonian city in northern Greece, where archaeologists have been uncovering a sprawling complex known as the Royal Gymnasium.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of centers

Noun

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
The fest is becoming a beacon for those who still pine for former jam meccas like Gathering of the Vibes, Wakarusa, Rothbury, and 10,000 Lakes.

— Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026

Definition of meccas

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Milan was the last of the four major fashion capitals to host the event, which launched in New York in 2022, followed by editions in London, Paris and Los Angeles.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026
The president has never understood why Washington does not look like other capitals.

— Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of capitals

Noun

For decades, this address was one of the city's defining social hubs, and Annie's has reclaimed that role.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
These districts can be established within a city, county or cooperative area to create economic development projects like industrial sites, research facilities, job-training centers and distribution hubs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of hubs

Noun

In 2019, the NFL entered into a multiyear deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, with the focuses of the partnership being live entertainment and amplifying social justice initiatives.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2026
Improving infrastructure has been one of Duffy’s primary focuses since taking the helm.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

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