as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
Broadway is the hub of theater life in New York
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Recent Examples of hub
Many nominees and presenters joined the show via satellite feeds from hubs in London (Stanfield, Olivia Colman and Christopher Hampton), Paris (Zeller), Seoul (Bong Joon Ho), Sydney (Sacha Baron Cohen) and elsewhere.
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
And Amazon’s spring fashion hub got the memo, offering tons of warm-weather-ready linen styles—from breathable button-downs and flowy pants to comfy T-shirt dresses and elegant maxi skirts—all under $50.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
As the city continues to redefine itself as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, RECA represents one approach to agency growth in Miami’s market, built quietly, intentionally and with staying power.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
YouTube would happily add those company’s games to its service, but the other behemoths are currently more interested in becoming hubs themselves.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
And Amazon’s spring fashion hub got the memo, offering tons of warm-weather-ready linen styles—from breathable button-downs and flowy pants to comfy T-shirt dresses and elegant maxi skirts—all under $50.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
As the city continues to redefine itself as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, RECA represents one approach to agency growth in Miami’s market, built quietly, intentionally and with staying power.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
YouTube would happily add those company’s games to its service, but the other behemoths are currently more interested in becoming hubs themselves.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hub
Noun
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The synagogue houses a preschool and family center, but officials said all 140 students and staff members were accounted for and safe, according to CNN and other media reports.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Concerns center on Azizi’s ties to regional leaders and the scale of Nation Media’s operations, which employ hundreds of journalists across television, radio, and print in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania.—
Vivianne Wandera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Each January, that stillness is interrupted by the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting, transforming a quiet alpine town, Davos, into a mecca of power.—
Victoria Bousis,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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That’s why the famed Trout Lily Trail in the West Palisades section of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Atlanta has become a spring mecca for many of us wildflower lovers.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Intense airstrikes hit early Friday around Iran's capital, Tehran, as well as outlying areas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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More traditional and slower-paced than Japan’s capital, Tokyo, or its neighbor, Osaka, the city is truly breathtaking in a unique way; rich historic districts, centuries-old temples, and zen gardens stand in for sleek skyscrapers and neon lights.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
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Innovative solutions could level up your life, side-by-side with focus and more cash flow.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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While the focus of policymakers is shifting, the steps taken so far have been relatively measured.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Hub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hub. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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