Synonyms of meccas

meccas

noun

plural of mecca

as in centers

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

• centers
• hubs
• capitals
• foci
• hearts
• bases
• epicenters
• nuclei
• playgrounds
• seats
• cores
• nexuses
• headquarters
• centrals
• loci
• axes
• nerve centers
• navels
• hotbeds
• eyes
• ground zeros
• attractions
• omphali
• cynosures
• hot spots
• magnets
• essences
• hives
• deeps
• playlands
• kernels
• happy hunting grounds
• nubs
• piths
• souls
• lodestones
• thicks
• quintessences
• polestars

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of meccas

Food meccas include Pier 57 (hit Nom Wah for legendary dim sum, or LoLo’s on the Water for the fish fry) and, of course, Chelsea Market (try Miznon’s pita cheeseburger and roasted cauliflower, and Ayada’s mango sticky rice). — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026

Instead of meccas or meeting places for diehard fans, live sporting events try to position themselves as major cultural moments. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

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

After all, the Moroccan city is one of the world's great shopping meccas. — Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025

Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots in this week's American Culture Quiz. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025

The summer pastures near Prospect Mountain feature fisheries, expansive water rights dating back to the early 1900s, and rock-climbing meccas. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2025

But as European ski meccas are seeing erratic winter snowfall and newfound summer interest, some of the smartest hotels and resorts in Switzerland and beyond are upping their warm-weather game. — Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025