as in centers
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 meccas
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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Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
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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Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
After all, the Moroccan city is one of the world's great shopping meccas.
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Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots in this week's American Culture Quiz.
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Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
The summer pastures near Prospect Mountain feature fisheries, expansive water rights dating back to the early 1900s, and rock-climbing meccas.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Aug. 2025
But as European ski meccas are seeing erratic winter snowfall and newfound summer interest, some of the smartest hotels and resorts in Switzerland and beyond are upping their warm-weather game.
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Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
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.
—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
After all, the Moroccan city is one of the world's great shopping meccas.
—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots in this week's American Culture Quiz.
—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
The summer pastures near Prospect Mountain feature fisheries, expansive water rights dating back to the early 1900s, and rock-climbing meccas.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Aug. 2025
But as European ski meccas are seeing erratic winter snowfall and newfound summer interest, some of the smartest hotels and resorts in Switzerland and beyond are upping their warm-weather game.
—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meccas
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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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That represents a significant eyeball shift following last season’s 50-50 split between the two fashion capitals.
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Both are attempting historic makeovers of their capitals, with an eye to their own legacies.
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“Meccas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meccas. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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