variants
or nexus
1
as in chains
a series of things linked together
the oft-repeated claim that any person on the planet can be connected to any other person through a nexus of six relationships
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as in centers
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
as the nexus for three great religions, Jerusalem has had a troubled as well as illustrious history
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Recent Examples of nexuses
Critics point to the group as a prime beneficiary of this nexus, an organization that has mastered the art of turning social welfare into immense political leverage.
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The Hill is a nonpartisan publication reporting on the inner workings of government and the nexus of politics and business.
—Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Starfleet Academy is another nexus of debate and division.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The group is planning to finance, create and sell content at the intersection of sports and culture—the very nexus Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin has sought to dominate via apparel, trading cards and sports betting.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Unlike more public figures of the regime, Martín operated largely behind the scenes, embodying the financial-intelligence nexus that helped sustain the regime amid sanctions and economic collapse.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Dick, who succumbed to cancer in 2018, was a presidential speechwriter and advisor who Goodwin likens to the Zelig of the era, continually entrenched at the nexus of its consequential characters and moments.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
But the single most important factor—the one at the nexus of hype and potential—is the growth of AI and, in particular, the promise of deep learning.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Some version of the breathtaking view has existed for centuries at this remarkable nexus of peoples and histories—what was previously part of the Ottoman and Roman empires.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The Hill is a nonpartisan publication reporting on the inner workings of government and the nexus of politics and business.
—Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Starfleet Academy is another nexus of debate and division.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The group is planning to finance, create and sell content at the intersection of sports and culture—the very nexus Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin has sought to dominate via apparel, trading cards and sports betting.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Unlike more public figures of the regime, Martín operated largely behind the scenes, embodying the financial-intelligence nexus that helped sustain the regime amid sanctions and economic collapse.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Dick, who succumbed to cancer in 2018, was a presidential speechwriter and advisor who Goodwin likens to the Zelig of the era, continually entrenched at the nexus of its consequential characters and moments.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
But the single most important factor—the one at the nexus of hype and potential—is the growth of AI and, in particular, the promise of deep learning.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Some version of the breathtaking view has existed for centuries at this remarkable nexus of peoples and histories—what was previously part of the Ottoman and Roman empires.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nexuses
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If humans must route every meaningful choice through approval chains, the organization becomes its own bottleneck.—
Amy Eliza Wong,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Every year, restaurant chains across Tennessee offer holiday discounts and special menus, and this year is no different.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Today, the training centers provide lactation and feeding rooms, and the USOPC offers everything from physical and mental health support to nutritional planning and postpartum recovery strategies.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Much of that will go toward AI, including chips and data centers.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Under this framework, a cell’s identity is determined by which of its tens of thousands of genes are turned on, something that can be represented by the sequences of RNA molecules (copies of active DNA regions) present in the cell.—
Amber Dance,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
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The film gets aesthetically expressive in slow-motion sequences when Colin is riding pillion on Ray’s bike, capturing the sensual excitement of it all, the wild ride that Colin has chosen to take.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
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These hubs will offer no more than 20 basic goods at low prices, meaning things like food and essentials will always be available nearby for anyone.—
Mansoor Shams,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
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Sixty-five warming spaces — located at hospitals, houses of worship and schools — are active around town throughout the weekend, with warming buses also parked outside many of the hospitals and also transit hubs.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Just like the trains themselves, these glamorous culinary experiences are reminiscent of the golden era of travel, with gracious table-settings, intricate confections, and a leisurely, unhurried pace.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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American Express travel data show bookings to Japan among Gen Z and millennials have surged 1,300% since 2019, turning the country into an idealized escape where trains are on time, streets are spotless, and strangers are unfailingly polite.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both parties have since agreed to hold follow-on discussions after consultations with their capitals, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Milan is one of the fashion capitals of the world, of course—but the city truly has something to offer for any curious traveler with a craving for art, design, and culinary pleasures.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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The same company makes racket strings for sports such as tennis, racquetball, badminton and, of course, squash.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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And then there are the Heat, who also possess their own draft pick this June, with no strings attached, positioned to gain a lottery seed either through losing now or being eliminated in the play-in round.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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After all, the Moroccan city is one of the world's great shopping meccas.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Nexuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nexuses. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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