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as in main
coming before all others in importance
the central theme of the book
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2
as in middle
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
will hold the conference in the central part of the country in order to encourage delegates from both coasts
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as in moderate
avoiding major social change or extreme political ideas
with all of the attention being paid to the party's right and left wings, the vast central core has been largely ignored
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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
a health club that has become dating central for singles in the area
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Recent Examples of central
Mark Carey, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Achieving social control is a central theme of China's AGI pursuit.
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Aqil Shah, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2011
The difference between a place in the third and second tiers is worth in the region of £8m, once both the EFL central and Premier League solidarity payments are taken into account.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Irrespective of the taker, Inter’s delivery is often placed perfectly towards the central zones — close to the penalty spot — for team-mates to attack.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Achieving social control is a central theme of China's AGI pursuit.
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Noun
The immediate onset of conflict over Kashmir in 1947-48 with a militarily and politically stronger India made the military central to the state's survival and placed it above civilian scrutiny.
—Aqil Shah, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2011
The difference between a place in the third and second tiers is worth in the region of £8m, once both the EFL central and Premier League solidarity payments are taken into account.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for central
Adjective
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Homelessness is certainly a major problem, said Julie Hayden, CEO of the East County Transitional Living Center, the area’s main shelter.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Greenwood never played for his boyhood club again, despite the charges being dropped in February 2023 when the prosecution’s main witness withdrew her cooperation.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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The middle seat often feels like the wild west of the cabin, where everyone seems to spill into your space.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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One bystander borrowed someone’s boogie board and headed out in the gulf, where yellow flags were flying to indicate moderate surf and currents, the sheriff’s office said.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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Cuomo's advantage extended across all major demographics and regions, with particularly strong support from moderate Democrats.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The hurricane center had also begun using a new forecast map, which highlighted in red the risk of flooding posed to the area.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
1 June 2025
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If leaders secure the money, the site will be rebuilt with a visitor’s center, a museum, a cafe and gardens, according to the website, and guests will be treated to the same sweeping ocean views.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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The primary exception is that every third update does require a reboot, that enables a fuller update that can get to the parts of your PC a hot patch might not reach.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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There are two primary types of retail pharmacies: chain pharmacies, which are operated by larger companies, and independent pharmacies, which are often locally owned.—
Lucas Dufalla,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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In both games, the Celtics led by 20 points after the halfway mark of the third quarter.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2025
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Close to the halfway line in the middle of the main stand, the directors’ section just behind.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Il Molino di Grace (Panzano in Chianti) – Combining traditional methods with sustainability, this historic estate captures the bold yet refined character of Panzano.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The revisions, which also say the vaccines are no longer advised during pregnancy, add to the confusion surrounding the Trump administration's move to bypass the traditional system for immunization advice through expert review and CDC guidance.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
Noun
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The capital region is just the tip of the iceberg, though.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The Sacramento Bee 916-321-1040 Darrell Smith is The Sacramento Bee’s Equity Lab reporter covering issues important to the Black community and diverse voices in the capital region.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 May 2025
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“Central.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/central. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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