nexuses

noun

variants or nexus
plural of 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 Located a stone’s throw from the train station and at the nexus of historic neighborhoods—Recoleta, San Telmo, Puerto Madero—the hotel provides prime positioning for experiencing the city's rhythm. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Different properties sit at the nexus of different taxing districts, which pay different percentages of their land value to the county. — Mark Dee august 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 Aug. 2026 Cyprus is also a nexus point for heightened tensions between Turkey and Israel, which eyes Turkish military installations on Cyprus with suspicion. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 Safari Restaurant, the top meal-site sponsor in Feeding Our Future’s nexus, was a frequent venue and caterer for the congresswoman’s campaign events, both during Omar’s statehouse days and her congressional run. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2026 He’s been jamming with The Internet again, his collective with childhood friends Syd and Matt Martians, who emerged from the Odd Future nexus to become a pacesetting act for young R&B and hip-hop fans. — Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 The foreign nexus That brings us back to the State Department’s ministerial. — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 22 July 2026 Businesses can connect European services, Arab capital, African natural resources and Asian manufacturing in a nexus of global investing and entrepreneurship. — Henri Al Helaly, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Focus, curated by María Elena Ortiz, features solo and duo presentations exploring how the Caribbean has long served as a nexus for diverse communities and a foundation for contemporary artistic discourse. — News Desk, Artforum, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nexuses
  1. chains
  2. centers
  3. sequences
  4. hubs
  5. trains
  6. capitals
  7. strings
  8. meccas
Noun
  • Feltheimer joins fellow deal supporters TKO CEO Ari Emanuel and the CEOs of major theater chains AMC and Regal, who have recently made public comments on it.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • An outpost of one of the Philippines' most beloved fast-food chains will finally open its doors in Roseville this week.
    — Molly Riehl, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of chains
Noun
  • Their traditional decor centers around darker fabrics and pale wall coverings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The transitional kindergarten growth has siphoned more lucrative 4-year-olds from their sites — as babies and toddlers require higher staff ratios and more intense care — putting even more centers at risk of closing, research showed.
    — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of centers
Noun
  • The trailer establishes the film’s visual ambition through high-octane action sequences and production design that spans multiple geographical and temporal settings.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Over in the post-production room, one of the clearest examples of that evolving creative process came in during the edits and music supervision, where even individual sequences were still finding their identity as the show came together.
    — Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of sequences
Noun
  • But Golden State also has established a bar network in the region — 35 spots and counting — creating hubs for fans to gather to watch games.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Recent months have seen oil refineries, weapons factories, and e-commerce logistical hubs go up in flames, adding further strain on a Russian economy that’s already cracking from high inflation, onerous borrowing costs, and soaring debt.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of hubs
Noun
  • The bridge was built in 1911 as part of the Air-Line Railroad to Thompson and beyond, an era when steam trains ran the rails.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Here's are the details and when the trains will start running.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of trains
Noun
  • Kenneth Walker Kenneth Walker grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, which like Kansas City is regarded as one of the barbecue capitals of the world.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Advertisement What these capitals have built is a series of bilateral relationships, some stronger than others, that function as force multipliers.
    — Ariane Tabatabai, Time, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of capitals
Noun
  • But this replacement adoption has strings attached, in the form of a father (Fabrizio Odetto) who’d already been trying to get Giulia away from his dissolute ex, and is not about to hand her over to some rich third party.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • After practicing with a racket with no strings to keep his groundstroke rhythm without jeopardizing the joint, Alcaraz is hitting balls again.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of strings
Noun
  • The fest is becoming a beacon for those who still pine for former jam meccas like Gathering of the Vibes, Wakarusa, Rothbury, and 10,000 Lakes.
    — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026
  • With one day left to declare candidacy in the race for Los Angeles mayor, all eyes are on Rick Caruso, the billionaire developer behind outdoor shopping meccas like The Grove.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
Definition of meccas

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