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
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Recent Examples of meccas
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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meccas
Noun
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Tobacco parallels The Los Angeles trial centers on allegations made by a 20-year-old woman, Kaley, and her mother that four social media giants intentionally designed addictive platforms that hooked her as a child and led to mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Peppered with museums and cultural centers, as well as some ritzy retail, this corridor has turned into a swarming hub for locals and travelers—exactly as Rosewood’s Cheng family intended.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These are effectively offshore hubs which are set up on behalf of international companies.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Also known as 18b, a nod to the city’s original 18-block arts zoning designation, the area started as a small cluster of art studios and has grown into one of the city’s most dynamic creative hubs.—
Mackenzie Jervis,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In November, the trip planning company released its list of the world's top cultural capitals.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Berlin holds strong as one of Europe's reigning artistic and nightlife capitals.—
Diana Hubbell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Meccas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meccas. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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