as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
a city that was once ground zero for the insurance industry
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Recent Examples of ground zero
After President Trump took office in January, the administration promised a crackdown on immigration, saying Chicago would be ground zero for enforcement.
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
For the next few weeks or so, the residence served as ground zero for many headline-making moments in the pop superstar’s life, from shaving her head to attacking a paparazzo’s car with an umbrella.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2025
Of course, the Maldives has long been regarded as ground zero for the most visually arresting waterscapes and over-the-top luxury accommodations.
—Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
In 1987, Gutfeld graduated from Berkeley, ground zero for the Marxist opposition to the Ronald Reagan regime.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
For the next few weeks or so, the residence served as ground zero for many headline-making moments in the pop superstar’s life, from shaving her head to attacking a paparazzo’s car with an umbrella.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2025
Of course, the Maldives has long been regarded as ground zero for the most visually arresting waterscapes and over-the-top luxury accommodations.
—Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
In 1987, Gutfeld graduated from Berkeley, ground zero for the Marxist opposition to the Ronald Reagan regime.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground zero
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The puzzle at the center of The Accountant 2 matters insofar as the film needs a narrative propellant.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Mar. 2025
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Southwest Coast Though the wild, untamed north and forested center of Grenada are well worth a visit, most travelers stick almost exclusively to the sandy southwest coast.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Small-caps — which Fidelity defines as companies with market values between $300 million and $2 billion — typically have fewer financial resources, limited access to capital, and often rely heavily on debt.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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The telecommunications equipment factory was for years a hub of technical and white-collar jobs.—
Kevin Spear,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Casa Loewe is not only an emotional hub for art and culture enthusiasts but also a tangible embodiment of the brand’s artistic essence.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Those who love thrifting will also find the city a mecca for preloved vintage goods.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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The most urgent big-wave alert, a high surf warning, is in effect for parts of Hawaii, including surfing's mecca, the North Shore, where waves of 50 feet are possible Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC News,
22 Dec. 2024
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When Mars moved into Cancer, the focus shifted to self-disclosure.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
28 Feb. 2025
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Sly and the Family Stone’s Documentary The pioneering group — and especially Sly himself — are the focus of Sly Lives (AKA The Burden of Black Genius).—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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This is particularly true of very lightweight (150 GSM) merino base layers and T-shirts.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
6 Mar. 2025
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One of the West Loop haunt’s latest iterations, a seasonal drink dubbed The Truffle Hammer, festively showcased cinnamon, amaretto, and truffle ice rings that melted into a brown butter, amaretto, and cognac base.—
Joey Skladany,
Bon Appétit,
6 Mar. 2025
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Little Saigon has been a nucleus for the Vietnamese American community since the fall of Saigon in 1975, when many of the two million who fled that country resettled in suburban Orange County.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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For decades and decades, Union Square Park has been a nucleus for protests and social activism, as well as yoga classes, kids’ events, concerts and festivals.—
David Moin,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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Stand up straight with your shoulders back, core engaged, and natural spinal alignment.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Additional core features on both guitars include multiple connectivity options — wired, 2.4GHz wireless, and Bluetooth — and an eight-button navigation hub, an analog stick for menu navigation, and a Hall-effect whammy bar for enhanced durability.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Ground zero.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground%20zero. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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