as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
by continually reinventing itself, Las Vegas has managed to remain a national epicenter for entertainment
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Recent Examples of epicenter
The New Black Wall Street Market in Stonecrest once held promise to be a thriving epicenter for Black business owners in DeKalb County.
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Rashad Williams, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood/area The hotel is at the epicenter of downtown La Jolla and is within easy walking distance to some of the best restaurants, shopping, and galleries in San Diego.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Landlocked Mali is part of the Sahel, a vast strip of land south of the Sahara Desert that has become the epicenter of extremist violence in recent years.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Demand is also expected to fall by 4.3 million bpd in April, with those losses concentrated in the Middle East, the epicenter of the war, and Asia, due to its dependence on Gulf crude, Kaneva said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
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Rashad Williams, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood/area The hotel is at the epicenter of downtown La Jolla and is within easy walking distance to some of the best restaurants, shopping, and galleries in San Diego.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Landlocked Mali is part of the Sahel, a vast strip of land south of the Sahara Desert that has become the epicenter of extremist violence in recent years.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Demand is also expected to fall by 4.3 million bpd in April, with those losses concentrated in the Middle East, the epicenter of the war, and Asia, due to its dependence on Gulf crude, Kaneva said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicenter
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Downstairs, meanwhile, the finished basement could become a rec room, billiards room, or fitness center, with a large brick fireplace heating up the space.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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At the center are three siblings bound by the legacy their mother built and the unfinished business their father left behind.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Houston is a mecca for high-calorie delicious meals.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Mack Lewis Gym, which is a huge boxing mecca.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The city’s brand — a safe, efficient, business-friendly hub for capital, tourism, logistics, and talent — was suddenly under scrutiny from investors, multinational executives, and residents who had chosen to build their businesses and lives there.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The royal, 43, made the trip to highlight the hub's approach to electrification, innovation and sustainability.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The insurgents, who operate at ease, crossing borders and dominating much of the countryside in Mali and Burkina Faso, now feel emboldened to target capital cities.—
Ulf Laessing,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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And the cost for the pool’s ongoing repairs have delayed the Park District’s ability to do many other capital projects in the parks.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Epicenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicenter. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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