Thesaurus results for NAVEL

navel

noun

ˈnā-vəl

as in center

a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest a city that likes to regard itself as the nation's navel of art and culture

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Recent Examples of navel Blisters or itchy red bumps around the navel that spread to other areas of the body (such as the abdomen, buttocks), a condition known as Pemphigoid gestationis. —

Alex Vance, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026 Alessandra Rich designed Johnson's strapless black gown, which features an ultra plunging neckline, hip cutouts, a thigh-high slit skirt, and a bow embellishment at the navel. —

Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026 These topical patches stick to the back of your ear or around your navel and release a natural blend of essential oils to relieve nausea. —

Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026 The pop star walked the red carpet in a sleek, slim-fit black Tom Ford spring 2026 suit, which featured a navel-grazing plunging neckline and scarf detail—so far, so very modern Miley Cyrus. —

Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for navel

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At that time, around 200 public hospitals, along with federally qualified health centers, were eligible for 340B pricing.

— Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
During the next three weeks, mobile internet was impeded or shut off in the center of Moscow.

— Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 8 May 2026