as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
that region of Connecticut is a mecca for antique hunters
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Recent Examples of mecca
By day, it’s known for its colorful murals and buzzing cafés, but by night, the district turns into a mecca for creative cocktails, late-night galleries and performances by world-class DJs.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
No place on earth draws more fanatics than Penang, the world’s mecca for durian lovers.
—Tom Downey, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
Indianapolis has become a mecca for those activities as the home of the Indy 500 and the Pacers (who came up just short of winning the NBA crown this year).
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
The dance floor is really the mecca for me now because that's where creativity, fashion, and music all comes together at the same time.
—Nigel Smith, People.com, 23 June 2025
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
No place on earth draws more fanatics than Penang, the world’s mecca for durian lovers.
—Tom Downey, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
Indianapolis has become a mecca for those activities as the home of the Indy 500 and the Pacers (who came up just short of winning the NBA crown this year).
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
The dance floor is really the mecca for me now because that's where creativity, fashion, and music all comes together at the same time.
—Nigel Smith, People.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mecca
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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 stronger a storm becomes, the more likely an eye will form in the center.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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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
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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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Federal troops are patrolling the National Mall and neighborhoods across Washington while President Donald Trump’s administration exerts extraordinary power over law enforcement in the nation’s capital.—
John Seewer,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Their ability to identify, nurture and break independent artists with authenticity and heart is truly exceptional.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
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People have had public debates about the proper approach to safeguarding health since before modern medicine, but RFK is not a fringe academic or internet poster who can argue to his heart’s content without actually hurting anyone.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 Aug. 2025
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In the wake of a bruising spring election cycle, Wisconsin Republicans are looking to boost out-of-state donations and prevent another situation where a national figure like Elon Musk becomes a focus of the race.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Instead of overloading the calendar, Adam teaches leaders to harness their natural energy rhythms, the peaks and valleys that drive focus and motivation.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Mecca.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mecca. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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