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 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 Their epicenters were in Yaracuy state west of the capital of Caracas, and they were felt across Venezuela and even parts of neighboring countries. — Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 1 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 Story Magic Paris was a new two-day writers retreat, in which participants worked to develop their stories in one of the world's artistic epicenters. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 Technology, finance, and logistics have been the most visible epicenters, but the ripple effects are beginning to show up in adjacent sectors. — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

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Noun

Their traditional decor centers around darker fabrics and pale wall coverings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
The transitional kindergarten growth has siphoned more lucrative 4-year-olds from their sites — as babies and toddlers require higher staff ratios and more intense care — putting even more centers at risk of closing, research showed.

— Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of centers

Noun

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
With one day left to declare candidacy in the race for Los Angeles mayor, all eyes are on Rick Caruso, the billionaire developer behind outdoor shopping meccas like The Grove.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026

Definition of meccas

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Looking beyond the largest capitals can reveal changes in how young brands present collections, build businesses and reach audiences before those shifts become visible across the wider market.

— Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
What seems impossible at the federal level can be bipartisan in state capitals.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 27 July 2026

Definition of capitals

Noun

But Golden State also has established a bar network in the region — 35 spots and counting — creating hubs for fans to gather to watch games.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent months have seen oil refineries, weapons factories, and e-commerce logistical hubs go up in flames, adding further strain on a Russian economy that’s already cracking from high inflation, onerous borrowing costs, and soaring debt.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of hubs

Noun

Investing in character and giving access to young people, regardless of their socioeconomic background, are key focuses for USA Basketball.

— Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
When Eli Lilly reports on Wednesday morning, one of the main focuses will be on GLP-1 sales in international markets.

— Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

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