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as in main
coming before all others in importance
the central theme of the book
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2
as in middle
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
will hold the conference in the central part of the country in order to encourage delegates from both coasts
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as in moderate
avoiding major social change or extreme political ideas
with all of the attention being paid to the party's right and left wings, the vast central core has been largely ignored
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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
a health club that has become dating central for singles in the area
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Recent Examples of central
Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
Prior to the surge, the S&P 500—which is central to many Americans' 401(k) retirement accounts—had been down nearly 19 percent from its all-time high set less than two months ago.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Lars Daniel, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Abortion central to challenge In the lead up to Wednesday, Sparks took to social media on numerous occasions to promote his bid for the speakership and contrast his views with Patterson’s.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Tariffs have been central to U.S. trade policy since the country's founding.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
Prior to the surge, the S&P 500—which is central to many Americans' 401(k) retirement accounts—had been down nearly 19 percent from its all-time high set less than two months ago.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
For instance, frequent calls between an agent and a particular number could point to an informant central to an investigation.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Abortion central to challenge In the lead up to Wednesday, Sparks took to social media on numerous occasions to promote his bid for the speakership and contrast his views with Patterson’s.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for central
Adjective
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As previously reported, this year’s main competition jury president will be Juliette Binoche, who will oversee the choosing of the Palme d’Or and other festival awards alongside a jury yet to be announced.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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The first drop pays homage to Jackson, Wyo., where Season 2 begins, after the two main characters found temporary refuge there in Season 1.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There are five total categories: 20% off for customers who can fit through the smallest space, 15% for the next-smallest space, 10% off for the middle space, 5% off for the next-largest opening and full price for those who can only fit through the largest gap.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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On the middle floor, where Wade’s cousins used to live, a Ring camera had been installed.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This implies a moderate Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 36.8% (vs. 19.0% for S&P 500).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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One group created a coalition that will lobby members of the current administration for more moderate trade policies, according to the New York Times.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
8 Apr. 2025
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Cartwright had been staying in the mill overnight with employees and armed reservists from the Cumberland militia, one of many military units dispatched to centers of unrest.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is a small fraction of the power needed to support data centers.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Since then, some of the key elements have been incorporated into NASA's Design Reference Missions, still the primary set of plans for reaching Mars.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The primary suite is a private retreat with a quiet patio, spacious loft area and large his-and-her walk-in closets — complete with a shoe wall and sitting.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Rose is the 13th man age 40 or older to lead at the halfway point of a major since 2012.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Piastri was coasting around the track for much of the race, building up a solid lead over his rivals, before a safety car injected some jeopardy at the halfway point.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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There are also displays dedicated to how Cartier translated the traditional arts of China, Japan, Iran, Egypt and the Russian Empire, where the House of Fabergé was famed for its decoratively colorful designs.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The idea came from my frustration with traditional methods used to teach hospitality management.—
Betsy Pudliner,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Helsinki The coastal capital of Finland seamlessly blends together modern architecture, sustainable living and historic landmarks, like the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fortress Suomenlinna.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had dominated the capital for most of the war, with the Sudanese army forced to set up a wartime hub at Port Sudan on the Red Sea coast.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Central.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/central. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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