as in center
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 mecca
Maintaining the city’s global place as a fashion capital
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New York’s Fashion District was created in 1919, and the city has been a fashion mecca since at least the 1940s, attracting designers, brands, manufacturers, retailers, the media, investors, and shoppers from around the world.
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Maurice Obeid, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
There’s a reason Nashville, Tennessee, is a mecca for bachelor and bachelorette parties.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2024
As the organizer of a major July Fourth event in downtown Los Angeles every year, Robert Gonzalez is keenly aware a crowd of 25,000 will expect a thrilling, innovative show in the entertainment mecca.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
The creative director staged his cruise 2025 show in London, while the brand’s New Bond Street store, which opened last year, is an art mecca.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
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Maurice Obeid, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
There’s a reason Nashville, Tennessee, is a mecca for bachelor and bachelorette parties.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2024
As the organizer of a major July Fourth event in downtown Los Angeles every year, Robert Gonzalez is keenly aware a crowd of 25,000 will expect a thrilling, innovative show in the entertainment mecca.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
The creative director staged his cruise 2025 show in London, while the brand’s New Bond Street store, which opened last year, is an art mecca.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mecca
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European Wax Center continues to focus on maintaining its brand position and ensuring consistent service delivery across its network of centers.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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And after having watched their team get beaten 5-0, many Maccabi fans made their way back to their hotels and the city center.Henry Austin, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Some of the biggest stars in Latin music will gather Thursday for the 25th anniversary of the Grammys in Miami — a hub of Latin American culture and the headquarters of the Latin Recording Academy.Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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After over two years of planning, delays, and construction, Gilroy celebrated the transformation of a back alley into a public pedestrian plaza in a move that officials say will bring new life into downtown and serve as a hub of activity in the city.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Crucial tools, especially for galvanizing private capital, have remained untapped in a historically unproductive Congress.Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details the company's liquidity and capital resources, noting cash on hand of $0.4 million as of September 30, 2024, and ongoing financing efforts to support operations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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In today’s deal, North’s leap to four hearts is preemptive, and West doubles that outrage with his 23 high-card points.Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Scherzinger wrote alongside a prayer emoji and a heart emoji.Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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Whereas some adaptations place Scrooge firmly at the center of your focus, this one emphasizes the rewards of being part of a community, ranging from warm celebrations full of dancing, food and games to something as simple as a nod and smile to a stranger on the street.Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Building off this focus on technique, a good strength training program for youth should progress from simple movements to more complex movements and lighter weights to heavier weights, taking into consideration that not all youth will adapt at the same rate.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Mecca.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mecca. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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