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
Studies have shown navel administration of medication is efficacious and that navel oiling can help with digestion, as well as potentially relieve gynecological discomfort.
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Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Lively’s ensemble included tapered yellow pants (skinny is coming back, everybody) and a sequined yellow button-up blouse that Lively wore open to the navel, revealing just a hint of center sideboob.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Lively’s ensemble included tapered yellow pants (skinny is coming back, everybody) and a sequined yellow button-up blouse that Lively wore open to the navel, revealing just a hint of center sideboob.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for navel
Noun
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Rather than making call centers obsolete, AI is set to redefine the role of human agents.—
Danny Asnani,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The center warns beachgoers to not interact with the animals on the beach and instead contact their team for help with distressed animals.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov will fly to the Saudi capital later in the day.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Commissioned by the Kosovo authorities for the country's capital Pristina, the Opera and Ballet Theatre of Kosovo is being created in collaboration with local studio ALB-Architect and will measure 42,395 sq m (456,403 sq ft).—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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The telecommunications equipment factory was for years a hub of technical and white-collar jobs.—
Kevin Spear,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Nashville metropolitan area has a population of about 2 million people and has long been a center for music and a mecca for tourism, but has also evolved into a tech hub and a magnet for world-class hotels and music streaming companies.—
David Moin,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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But how did stars such as A$AP Rocky and Pharrell stumble upon the store, especially given Tokyo is a mecca for vintage?—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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During the execution, Sigmon will be strapped to a chair, hooded, and marked with a target over his heart.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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As our hearts break for you, America, and every democracy now fighting for its life, millions of people have reached out to you in solemn solidarity.—
Sabrina Haake,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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Most of the cards in this set are based on Pokémon found in Pokémon Legends Arceus, with a heavy focus on Arceus itself and a few trainer cards like Adaman and Irida being added to the game.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In this foredeck area, sunbeds on both sides are paired with flip-up seats at the bases.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2025
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The shop has been designed to look like a luxury cabin, complete with airline seats, a check-in desk and displays that look like serving trays in a Pan Am shade of light blue.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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Another community member sought answers after learning a relative had been flown to an ICE facility on the naval base in Guantanamo, Cuba – only after seeing his name listed in The New York Times.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that his country, a key logistics base for support to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion nearly three years ago, won’t send troops into its neighbor.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Navel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navel. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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