as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
a city that likes to regard itself as the nation's navel of art and culture
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Recent Examples of navel
The nationalities of the missing were not immediately released, but the Red Sea Governor Major Gen. Amr Hanafi said military and navel crews continued to search for them.
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
The teeny-tiny dress plunged down to the singer's navel, which perfectly showed off her necklace.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
This fleshy conglomerate feels vaguely seductive despite having only navels for orifices, only knee-like lumps for appendages.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
This may be because massaging your navel can stimulate the lymphatic system in your gastrointestinal tract, Rocco says.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
The teeny-tiny dress plunged down to the singer's navel, which perfectly showed off her necklace.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
This fleshy conglomerate feels vaguely seductive despite having only navels for orifices, only knee-like lumps for appendages.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
This may be because massaging your navel can stimulate the lymphatic system in your gastrointestinal tract, Rocco says.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for navel
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If Ukraine develops its own air defense system, this would ease Kyiv's independence on the likes of the U.S. for the protection of its population centers and vital infrastructure.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Three-deck Atrium Lobby, Walt Disney Theatre (977-capacity live productions) and Buena Vista Theatre (278-capacity cinema); family and adult pools; spa and fitness center, jogging track.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Music Loft, a private residence and entertainment venue in the Tennessee capital’s historic Market Street Building, is set to go under the hammer next month with Interluxe Auctions and Compass’s Stephen Brush.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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The report highlights the company's intention to raise capital to fund its business plan, which includes acquiring operating companies, though no capital has been raised as of the filing date.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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The appeal lies in creating a space where New Yorkers can enjoy exceptional service, free parking (a rarity in the region), and an experience that feels just as special as a trip to Manhattan’s luxury hubs.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Princess Kate has long been a fan of the British eyewear brand, which sells both eyeglasses and sunglasses at its two hubs in London.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Creating an even larger mecca for the music lover is an exciting prospect, especially for our intimate live events, where the world’s most exciting artists perform in-store for the admission of purchasing their new album.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2025
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Although better known as a mecca for fashion and style, Milan is the capital of the agriculture-rich Lombardy region, ensuring that restaurants and home cooks can access fresh, high-quality local ingredients.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Being around you was like being in connection with such a deep place of heart and soul.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Central to the collection are accessories such as baseball caps, canvas totes and shoelaces adorned with heart motifs in the signature Valentine’s palette of red and white.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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This one, clearly the focus piece of the outfit, is a warm, chocolate-brown color with cream shearling lining and trim, including a cape-like hood in the back.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
23 Jan. 2025
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Rubio has already said addressing irregular immigration will be a central focus of the State Department during the second Trump administration.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Before jurors took their seats last Thursday, Blakey discussed concerns raised by attorneys about patronage, job recommendations and the First Amendment.—
Jim Talamonti | The Center Square contributor,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Jan. 2025
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The poll identified seat reclining, armrest hogging and aisle-blocking as common complaints.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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This joint, also called the metatarsal phalangeal (MTP) joint, is located at the base of the toe and connects the toe to your foot.1 Pain in this joint can vary in intensity and onset.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman,
Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force JS Kaga: Kure, Japan The Kaga, which is a helicopter destroyer undergoing conversion into an aircraft carrier, remained at Kure naval base in Hiroshima prefecture, according to a photo shared by a ship spotter on Wednesday.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Navel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navel. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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