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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
during the 1980s Silicon Valley became the capital of the computer industry
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2
as in assets
the total of one's money and property
invested nearly all of their capital in the new business
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as in main
coming before all others in importance
the capital goal of the effort is to assimilate the new immigrants
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
a truly capital idea, which I highly endorse
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Recent Examples of capital
CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Last year, 284 schools were destroyed in gang attacks and in January another 47 in the capital were added to the list.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
To that end, Suzano will make a capital contribution of roughly $5.8 million to Woodspin and Suzano Finland as well.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 27 Aug. 2025
The 12th-century castle was commissioned by William the Conqueror, and more than 900 Norman artifacts have been loaned by the British Museum to create its first medieval gallery outside of the UK capital.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Supporting this view, Huang called out that that capital expenditures from the top four U.S. cloud service providers alone is tracking to be about $600 billion this year.
—CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Last year, 284 schools were destroyed in gang attacks and in January another 47 in the capital were added to the list.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
To that end, Suzano will make a capital contribution of roughly $5.8 million to Woodspin and Suzano Finland as well.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 27 Aug. 2025
The 12th-century castle was commissioned by William the Conqueror, and more than 900 Norman artifacts have been loaned by the British Museum to create its first medieval gallery outside of the UK capital.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capital
Noun
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Two Michigan government buildings ranked as some of the ugliest in the nation, with Flint's municipal center — a National Register of Historic places nominee — topping the list of ugly buildings.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The center back was activated off the Season Ending Injury List on Friday.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In the complaint, Aaron asks that neither party be awarded alimony and that both parties' community assets and debts are in accordance with Nevada law.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The dots represented arts organizations, creative businesses, studios, galleries, performance venues, and cultural and historic assets.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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His main ride is a blue 2005 TJ with a four-inch lift and some other add-ons.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The tavern is the result of excellent teamwork, bringing together dozens of talented individuals from Disney’s Imagineering team over the course of a year, including senior creative director Chris Weck and executive producer Ken Ricci.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Just north of Venice, the Veneto region is also known for excellent wines.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What's next for D.C.'s Union Station, a vital railway hub, after Trump takeover?—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Commercial Hotel opened around 1903 in what was then a busy railroad hub in Baxter County on the banks of the White River.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Instead of wealth transformation, executives were given I.O.U.s.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Consider the potlatch ceremonies of Pacific Northwest tribes, where status derives not from accumulating wealth but from giving it away.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Jacoby Brissett has looked like a great backup option for Arizona if anything were to happen to Kyler Murray.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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Selig decided a great way to boost attendance would be to start interleague play, ending an almost century-old tradition of separate but equal leagues that would meet only in the World Series.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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Over the years, Hvar has earned a reputation as a mecca for club-goers—a place for people to come dance until sunrise and then ride the ferry back to the mainland, still drunk and reeling from the night before.—
Ivana Rihter,
Vogue,
21 Aug. 2025
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Home to the country’s oldest saltwater fishing club, Asbury is a mecca for anglers.—
Jen Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capital. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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