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
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.
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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
Even the most basic suits tended to be unbuttoned to the navel.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
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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
Even the most basic suits tended to be unbuttoned to the navel.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for navel
Noun
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The Knicks were only without McBride, and Detroit was missing two key rotation pieces in centers Isaiah Stewart and Duren due to suspension.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the footage and images released by the FBI, the suspect appears to have a gun holstered near the center of his waist – an unusual position – and is seen wearing a backpack with reflective straps.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That decision came a month before jurors were set to be selected for the high-profile capital murder trial.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Noel Hacegaba, who last month took the helm of the Port of Long Beach, has greenlit the largest capital-spending plan of any port in North America.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Today, the city is a major hub for tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Airbnb.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Hollywood has struggled to return to its former status as a production mecca after the COVID-19 pandemic and 2023’s dual strikes.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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At Sunin Plaza, the do-it-yourself PC mecca in Seoul, the usual weekday buzz has evaporated.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Experts say layering up, pacing physical activity, and knowing heart attack warning signs can help protect your heart in the colder months.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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Nine hearts were on display for the nine victims, six of whom were clients on the three-day skiing trip, and the other three were their guides.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps, it was posed to Doncic, the Lakers lost some focus on offense because of the complaints that led to the T’s.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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That was all well and good on the farm, where the focus is on player development, not winning.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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It was edited out of the broadcast on BBC One and Davidson left his seat midway through the ceremony, but Cumming later addressed the situation to viewers.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The rear seat space appears generous for the segment, and the tray is sized to meet both family and business needs.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Technique varies from athlete to athlete, with some choosing to boot up the kids at home (or hotel) and others opting to boot up in the base lodge.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Times noted its substantial subscriber base there has contributed significantly to its growth abroad.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Navel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navel. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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