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
Yes, the echoes of kissa are felt in each of these spaces —many cities like Atlanta, New York, and Chicago have slowly become listening room epicenters.
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Nneka M. Okona, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Nneka M. Okona, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicenters
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Fortunately, this legislative session, which began last week, the Colorado legislature is looking at ways to shield residents from rate hikes caused by data centers.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Our demand for power is vast, not least because of the enormous appetite of LLMs served by massive data centers.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
25 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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Anti-lockdown protests filled state capitals.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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While most of the country huddles indoors against the winter chill, the City by the Bay hums with a unique energy—born from its legacy as one of the world’s true cultural capitals.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
22 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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And similar to last year, one of the focuses will be on revitalizing and converting older buildings into modern office spaces, apartments and hotels.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Remembered for mental health outreach One of Codey's main focuses was on mental health.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Epicenters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicenters. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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