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a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
that region of Connecticut is a mecca for antique hunters
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Recent Examples of mecca
By day, it’s known for its colorful murals and buzzing cafés, but by night, the district turns into a mecca for creative cocktails, late-night galleries and performances by world-class DJs.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
No place on earth draws more fanatics than Penang, the world’s mecca for durian lovers.
—Tom Downey, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
Indianapolis has become a mecca for those activities as the home of the Indy 500 and the Pacers (who came up just short of winning the NBA crown this year).
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
The dance floor is really the mecca for me now because that's where creativity, fashion, and music all comes together at the same time.
—Nigel Smith, People.com, 23 June 2025
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
No place on earth draws more fanatics than Penang, the world’s mecca for durian lovers.
—Tom Downey, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
Indianapolis has become a mecca for those activities as the home of the Indy 500 and the Pacers (who came up just short of winning the NBA crown this year).
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
The dance floor is really the mecca for me now because that's where creativity, fashion, and music all comes together at the same time.
—Nigel Smith, People.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mecca
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And the lingering aftermath of the fraudulent rehab center scam has stretched some groups to their limits.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Ukrainian brigade command centers display as many as 60 of these drone feeds around the clock.—
ERIC SCHMIDT,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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The distressed assets of today hold the potential to become the thriving hubs of tomorrow; the time to revitalize is here.—
Dr. Dick Bridy,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Compared to other metropolitan hubs, the city offers a lower overall cost in housing, insurance, healthcare, and taxes.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Federal troops are patrolling the National Mall and neighborhoods across Washington while President Donald Trump’s administration exerts extraordinary power over law enforcement in the nation’s capital.—
John Seewer,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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The 12th-century castle was commissioned by William the Conqueror, and more than 900 Norman artifacts have been loaned by the British Museum to create its first medieval gallery outside of the UK capital.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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There are people who have really their heart in the right place.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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According to the grandmother, who described herself as a single mom raising two sons alone, the accident marked the second time that her grandson has been hospitalized in less than a month — adding that her heart is breaking because of the pain the boy has endured.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Therefore, look to prioritize message flow over channel focus.—
Srikanth Ramachandran,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Before this, the fast fashion giant filed to list in London but has struggled to receive regulatory approval before shifting its focus to Hong Kong.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Mecca.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mecca. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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