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
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.
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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.
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Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
After all, the Moroccan city is one of the world's great shopping meccas.
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Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots in this week's American Culture Quiz.
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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.
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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.
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Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meccas
Noun
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What were once more modest spaces offering massages and other select services have grown into comprehensive wellness centers, offering a vast array of options for guests seeking pampering and self-care.
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There will also be cooling centers available in the city, Cook County, and the surrounding counties.
Noun
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Opposition to the mammoth tech hubs and their massive thirst of water, power and land has only escalated throughout the state and nation ever since.
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During this tournament, up to 10 million visitors have arrived, concentrating in stadium zones, fan zones and transport hubs.
Noun
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Protests from Washington and other capitals didn’t slow China’s island buildup, and Beijing has learned from that experience, Powell said.
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Between capitals, the ship glides through Austria’s wine country, with family winery visits and Melk Abbey structuring the scenic stretches.
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“Meccas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meccas. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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