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
Sundance is a mecca for film nerds—and experienced skiers.
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Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
The notable Italian studios, which recently set up a joint boutique in the yachting mecca of Porto Lotti, started working with Austin Parker a few years ago and have helped develop a distinctive design DNA for the yard.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2024
While snow in Phoenix doesn't compare to the blizzards and winter storms that places like Flagstaff or Pinetop-Lakeside experience, the desert mecca can still see the occasional snowflakes falling from the sky.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
For powersports fans, Glamis Imperial Sand Dunes is the mecca of off-roading in the Southwest.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
The notable Italian studios, which recently set up a joint boutique in the yachting mecca of Porto Lotti, started working with Austin Parker a few years ago and have helped develop a distinctive design DNA for the yard.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2024
While snow in Phoenix doesn't compare to the blizzards and winter storms that places like Flagstaff or Pinetop-Lakeside experience, the desert mecca can still see the occasional snowflakes falling from the sky.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
For powersports fans, Glamis Imperial Sand Dunes is the mecca of off-roading in the Southwest.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mecca
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Virginia Highland Books is in the center of beautiful, historic Virginia-Highlands, located on the corner of Virginia and N. Highland Avenues.American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Most recipes recommend an oven temperature of 250 degrees for the first several hours of cooking or about 3 1/2 to 4 hours for a bone-in roast, or until the roast reaches 115-120 degrees in the center, depending on the size of the roast.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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Partnering with community hubs, like museums, can also broaden exposure to diverse career options in an engaging environment.Khaitsa Wasiyo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Downtown San Francisco, especially in the vicinity of its Union Square shopping hub, remains in the doldrums years after other cities recovered from Covid-era lockdowns.Marc Joffe, National Review, 12 Dec. 2024
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On December 10, Russia launched a ballistic missile strike on a private medical facility in the southeastern regional capital, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 20 others.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Streets in the capital Kyiv remained largely empty Friday morning as Ukraine’s air force warned of the threat of ballistic and cruise missiles potentially targeting parts of the country.Daria Tarasova Markina, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, sometimes salmonellosis can result in more serious ailments, such as blood infections, heart inflammation, joint stiffness, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Guillermo really was the beating heart of the show — literally!Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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With the integration of Farfetch, Coupang has set itself apart as a multifaceted tech giant capable of transforming every aspect of ecommerce, including doubling down on its focus to redefine the customer experience for luxury clients everywhere.TrueBridge Capital, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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But on this possession, Daniels’ focus shifts momentarily, and Brunson capitalizes.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Mecca.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mecca. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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