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 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 The full cut from the neck to her navel, the fishnet veil, the bright purple eyeshadow — YES. —

Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for navel

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The synagogue houses a preschool and family center, but officials said all 140 students and staff members were accounted for and safe, according to CNN and other media reports.

— Daniel Hunt March 12, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Concerns center on Azizi’s ties to regional leaders and the scale of Nation Media’s operations, which employ hundreds of journalists across television, radio, and print in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania.

— Vivianne Wandera, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026