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 Yes, there’s the larger journey of you becoming more principled in your work, but new travel possibilities could also emerge from this nexus, as could new ways of relating to the wider world generally. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026 Marconi’s unassuming northwest suburban factory is certainly the nexus of the Chicago-style giardiniera universe. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 The veteran playmaker has mostly flown under the radar since being traded to the Dallas Mavericks in February 2023, but his latest remarks have placed him back at the nexus where sports and politics continue to intersect. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Everyone exists at the nexus of the tech-creator-founder economy. — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026 This border crossing was once a bustling nexus for tourists and traders moving between China and Nepal. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026 The grand jury identified Uthmeier as the nexus for much of the activity surrounding the transfer of the money. — Jim Defede, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Parton’s status as a national nexus point inspired Phillips to construct the course, which launched in spring 2025 with 60 students. — Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026 The grand jury identified the nexus for much of the activity surrounding the transfer as the state’s current attorney general, James Uthmeier. — Jim Defede, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nexuses
  1. chains
  2. centers
  3. sequences
  4. hubs
  5. trains
  6. capitals
  7. strings
  8. meccas
Noun
  • Our girl is layered in gold chains and wearing a tiara in the middle of the day, but the years have taken a toll; kudos to the series’ makeup team for making Florence Pugh look older and harsher.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Another standout design element came through gilded metallic chains on several sandals, which created a sense of delicate and dynamic glamour.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of chains
Noun
  • Since launching the Pink Pony Campaign in 2000, Ralph Lauren has championed the fight against cancer by funding cancer centers and world-class research facilities around the world.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The excavation centers on Mieza, an ancient Macedonian city in northern Greece, where archaeologists have been uncovering a sprawling complex known as the Royal Gymnasium.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of centers
Noun
  • There are a number of sequences in the film that really stand out.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The partnership effectively aims to shift some chip-design work from engineers manually operating individual software tools to agents capable of carrying out longer sequences of engineering tasks.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of sequences
Noun
  • For decades, this address was one of the city's defining social hubs, and Annie's has reclaimed that role.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • These districts can be established within a city, county or cooperative area to create economic development projects like industrial sites, research facilities, job-training centers and distribution hubs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of hubs
Noun
  • Lakes, mountains, forests and the endless islands are all within a few hours of Gothenburg so even without a car everything is accessible using the excellent trains, buses and ferries.
    — Natasha Langan, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Then, in 2007, it was closed again to replace the trains with lighter ones and reopened the next year as X2.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of trains
Noun
  • The job included planning intelligence and sabotage missions from the Adriatic to the Black Sea and running spy networks across the entire region, from capitals like Prague, Bucharest, and Tirana to mountains in Greece and Yugoslavia.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • In Europe, multiethnic capitals are pilloried by the far right as demographic time bombs, ground zero for invasions of unwanted foreigners.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of capitals
Noun
  • This allowed the researchers to create the equivalent of static charges and strings and then suddenly change the system’s conditions.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Leaning into the lingerie aesthetic, Lisa’s dress showed off her red underwear with a gauzy bodycon skirt, which featured a ruched design at her hips and garter-like strings.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of strings
Noun
  • Instead of meccas or meeting places for diehard fans, live sporting events try to position themselves as major cultural moments.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of meccas

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“Nexuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nexuses. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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