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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2
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
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.
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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
All of this against a backdrop of Michelin-star taco restaurants, money laundering, smog, traffic and the nexus of a hundred year drug trade.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Short of that, this is the next best thing, as a celebration of the sweet nexus where innate genius meets an intense dedication to hard work and craft, with a shockingly friendly face on top.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
The nexus between Hong Kong’s government and Big Business gave rise to a real-estate market that served a select few elites rather than most residents.
—Timothy McLaughlin, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2025
More than just a corporate juggernaut, Nvidia also has become an instrument of statecraft, operating at the nexus of advanced technology, diplomacy, and geopolitics.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
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
All of this against a backdrop of Michelin-star taco restaurants, money laundering, smog, traffic and the nexus of a hundred year drug trade.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Short of that, this is the next best thing, as a celebration of the sweet nexus where innate genius meets an intense dedication to hard work and craft, with a shockingly friendly face on top.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
The nexus between Hong Kong’s government and Big Business gave rise to a real-estate market that served a select few elites rather than most residents.
—Timothy McLaughlin, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2025
More than just a corporate juggernaut, Nvidia also has become an instrument of statecraft, operating at the nexus of advanced technology, diplomacy, and geopolitics.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nexuses
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Stakeholders will closely monitor effects on private grocery chains, jobs, and the overall cost of living in the city.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Play Haus embraces child-like maximalism with candy-bright color palettes, cartoonish ceramics, paper chains, and a touch of chaos.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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One of Actum’s largest clients is AltaMed Health Services Corporation, a federally-qualified network of community health centers in Los Angeles.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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This could be achieved by, for example, targeting presidential offices, military headquarters, key data centers, and other telecommunications hubs.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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A couple of these sequences are amusing, especially when two clueless and drunk teens drop by, and also when one of the victims mistakenly locks herself in the wrong car to get away only to discover Ben has the keys.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tarr's reputation for films tinged with misery and hard-heartedness, distinguished by black-and-white cinematography and unusually long sequences, only grew throughout the 1990s and 2000s, particularly after his 1994 film Sátántangó.—
Alina Edwards,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2026
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Reliability, flexibility, and fast, on time delivery guide development, with specifications tailored to local markets and customers, from last mile hubs and national distribution to cold storage, production facilities, and data centres.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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While the three recent transactions point to pockets of strength in the South Bay apartment sector, some residential hubs are struggling beneath the weight of financial setbacks.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The companies did not share details, but some aviation experts told NPR that some cargo could be shifted to passenger planes, trains and trucks.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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While there are high-speed trains to Istanbul from other parts of Turkey, the easiest way to get there is to fly, as you’ll be deposited right in the heart of this sprawling megacity.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That is why Trump’s December warning to the Iranian regime, reinforced by recent actions in Venezuela and unfolding events inside Iran itself, should resonate powerfully in Tehran and other capitals that threaten US interests.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Its overthrow will not come from outside Iran, nor will it be delivered by the will of foreign capitals.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bieber’s matching barely-there thong was connected to it through a web of black strings on her stomach, showing off her abs and highlighting a pink bow adornment in the center.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The car, a 1970 Cadillac Eldorado that was modified to include strings and frets, was driven once by Elvis Presley during a concert in Las Vegas.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Jan. 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 Jan. 2026.
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