as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
that region of Connecticut is a mecca for antique hunters
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mecca
Adapted from Lawrence Osborne’s novel, the film finds Lord Doyle adrift in the Eastern gambling mecca of Macau as his past and debts catch up with him.
—
Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Because this area has become a mecca with some of CrossFit's most high-profile facilities, owned by the best of the best in the sport of fitness.
—Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Sep. 2025
Ross, who’s busy trying to build West Palm Beach into a mecca, could have spoken up during the offseason when his friends assuredly told him that Miami’s cornerback group was delinquently inadequate.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots in this week's American Culture Quiz.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mecca
Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Because this area has become a mecca with some of CrossFit's most high-profile facilities, owned by the best of the best in the sport of fitness.
—Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Sep. 2025
Ross, who’s busy trying to build West Palm Beach into a mecca, could have spoken up during the offseason when his friends assuredly told him that Miami’s cornerback group was delinquently inadequate.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots in this week's American Culture Quiz.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mecca
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mecca
Noun
-
Einav Zangauker, center, the mother of Israeli captive Matan Zangauker, celebrates at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv today.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
-
China places export controls on rare earth minerals The new rules curb the supply chain for the semiconductors that are used in phones, computers, AI data centers, cars, solar panels, and other IT kit.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
From Hollywood soundstages to Paris runways and Brooklyn’s creative hubs, Black excellence continued to shine brightly—proving that no matter the city or season, culture never takes a day off.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
-
How to Get There The main air hub in the Maldives is Velana International Airport (MLE), located on the capital island of Malé.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
But there have been signs that Kim has spent months preparing for a major parade in the capital Pyongyang, potentially at night and involving tens of thousands of people, according to the South Korean military.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Oct. 2025
-
What to do in Glasgow Glasgow’s reputation as Scotland’s gritty second city—compared to the regal, castle-on-a-hill status of Edinburgh, the country’s capital—has been changing lately, thanks to sprawling parks, boundary-pushing museums, and a dining scene that punches far above its weight.—
Chris Dong,
AFAR Media,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Your Heart Rate and Blood Pressure May Rise Green tea supports heart health, but may temporarily raise heart rate and blood pressure due to its caffeine content.—
Regina Windsor,
Verywell Health,
8 Oct. 2025
-
These are lessons that leaders should take to heart and employ much more today.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
His face held emotionless focus.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
-
The government shutdown prevented BLS from issuing its jobs report for September on Friday, putting outsized focus on alternate gauges.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mecca.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mecca. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share