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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
Giulio Piovaccari and Keith Weir, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
The only nonstop flight each day between Wichita and the capital was Flight 5342, operated by American Eagle.
—Julie Bosman, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2025
Fox News, 14 Sep. 2022
Flores pleaded guilty to non-capital murder and to arson, and Skinner sentenced him to two life sentences for murder and one for arson.
—Elizabeth Zavala, San Antonio Express-News, 25 July 2022
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Noun
Any planned change to Ferrari's sales cap policy in China would be communicated at the capital markets day in October.
—Giulio Piovaccari and Keith Weir, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
The only nonstop flight each day between Wichita and the capital was Flight 5342, operated by American Eagle.
—Julie Bosman, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
She is also charged with non-capital murder in connection with the baby’s death.
—Fox News, 14 Sep. 2022
Flores pleaded guilty to non-capital murder and to arson, and Skinner sentenced him to two life sentences for murder and one for arson.
—Elizabeth Zavala, San Antonio Express-News, 25 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capital
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Miller has pivoted between center and wing more recently, so there’s the potential for some interchange there.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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These centers manage air traffic for some of the nation's busiest airports—Newark, J.F.K., and LaGuardia—which collectively handled 1.2 million flights last year.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Such efforts can help strengthen the protection of digital assets and customer data while addressing the evolving demands of API security.—
Michael Nicosia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Data protection of organizations’ digital assets and consumer information is one of the critical areas where such collaboration is essential, especially as consumers place more emphasis on their personal data security.—
Michael Nicosia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The provision will overburden the already congested main runway at DCA and, as shown by a recent near-collision at the airport, increase the risk of a serious accident there.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The sanctuary room will be the center’s main attraction and is expected to bring in around 175 to 250 people on the first Sunday of the month, when the largest meetings are scheduled to take place.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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During that same five-year period, anchored by an excellent gross margin consistently nearing 80%, its adjusted operating margin has gone from an eyesore at negative 30% to an encouraging nearly 10%.—
StockStory Team,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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These devices are an excellent choice for gamers, tech enthusiasts, and anyone who loves top-tier streaming.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
4 Feb. 2025
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These targets include airfields, military plants, ammunition depots and warehouses, and also oil hubs and refineries, which have supplied President Vladimir Putin's military with fuel in the ongoing conflict.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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Now that the four organizations have formerly merged their economic development efforts, the alliance is looking to start a number of initiatives throughout this year to speed up Aurora’s transformation into an innovation hub, according to a news release about the launch event.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Don’t just be an employee; owning a business is one of the best ways to build real wealth, says De Leon.—
Monica Hunter-Hart,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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His main legislative achievement came in his first year with the passage of an enormous tax cut that was popular among Republicans generally but that greatly benefited high-income earners and holders of wealth.—
Ron Elving,
NPR,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Ovechkin began this season with 853 goals — 41 shy of Gretzky’s 894 — and got off to a great start before missing time with an injury in December and slowing down a bit since his return.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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Free-to-join programs can also offer great benefits.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 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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Meanwhile, Gunnison’s Hartman Rocks, one of the state’s most iconic mountain biking areas, is also a mecca for winter pedaling.—
Shauna Farnell,
The Denver Post,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capital. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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