as in centers
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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Recent Examples of capitals
That represents a significant eyeball shift following last season’s 50-50 split between the two fashion capitals.
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Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Both are attempting historic makeovers of their capitals, with an eye to their own legacies.
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Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
For five months, sentiment ran consistently negative, dragged down by trade disputes, NATO burden-sharing fights and the general friction between Washington and European capitals.
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Frank Ahrens,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Such balancing acts play out regularly in Washington, in state capitals, and – with less fanfare, perhaps – at county and city levels, as well as within local school boards and civic organizations.
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The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
The capsule collection drops on July 30 on Lacoste’s Europe e-commerce, at Lacoste flagships in Paris and London, and Lacoste stores in racing capitals Le Mans and Monaco.
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Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Protests from Washington and other capitals didn’t slow China’s island buildup, and Beijing has learned from that experience, Powell said.
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Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Between capitals, the ship glides through Austria’s wine country, with family winery visits and Melk Abbey structuring the scenic stretches.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
This unusually intense heatwave extends from the Iberian Peninsula to major Western European capitals.
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Both are attempting historic makeovers of their capitals, with an eye to their own legacies.
—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
For five months, sentiment ran consistently negative, dragged down by trade disputes, NATO burden-sharing fights and the general friction between Washington and European capitals.
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Frank Ahrens,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Such balancing acts play out regularly in Washington, in state capitals, and – with less fanfare, perhaps – at county and city levels, as well as within local school boards and civic organizations.
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The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
The capsule collection drops on July 30 on Lacoste’s Europe e-commerce, at Lacoste flagships in Paris and London, and Lacoste stores in racing capitals Le Mans and Monaco.
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Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Protests from Washington and other capitals didn’t slow China’s island buildup, and Beijing has learned from that experience, Powell said.
—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Between capitals, the ship glides through Austria’s wine country, with family winery visits and Melk Abbey structuring the scenic stretches.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
This unusually intense heatwave extends from the Iberian Peninsula to major Western European capitals.
—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitals
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Lahore is the capital of Pakistan’s most populous Punjab province, where many parents send their children to private tutoring centers in the afternoon and evening.
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Kennard could have provided a critical floor-spacing piece around Doncic, who thrives when surrounded by lob-catching centers, athletic wings and knockdown shooters.
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Artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering America's economic geography, enabling businesses to operate globally while reducing reliance on traditional urban hubs.
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The airport is one of only two commercial aviation hubs in the United States to feature terminal gambling (the other is Reno-Tahoe International Airport).
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The fest is becoming a beacon for those who still pine for former jam meccas like Gathering of the Vibes, Wakarusa, Rothbury, and 10,000 Lakes.
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With one day left to declare candidacy in the race for Los Angeles mayor, all eyes are on Rick Caruso, the billionaire developer behind outdoor shopping meccas like The Grove.
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Among the focuses will be communication, data, inflation, technology and the Fed's balance sheet.
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Beyond family and football, Kane’s two main focuses, golf is the only other hobby that really moves him.
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Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
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According to People, Swift and Kelce's donations are going to nonprofits located in New York, California, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Rhode Island—places close to the couple's hearts.
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Unlike conventional nuclear fission reactors, fusion combines light atomic nuclei to release energy.
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In this setup, neutrinos occasionally interact with atomic nuclei in the water.
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“Capitals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitals. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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