CENTRALITY Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

centrality

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Definition of centrality

as in essentiality

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Recent Examples of centrality In other words, the longer Russia’s gerontocratic elites sit atop the institutions that have political legitimacy, constitutional centrality, and access to resources and loyalists, the less likely an orderly transition to the next president will be. — Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026 For President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a successful summit would likely demonstrate Turkey’s centrality, avoid a major diplomatic breakdown and strengthen Ankara’s case for access to defense procurement as European military spending rises. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026 The continuity of subject and species across the two projects speaks to the centrality of birds in American iconography—the Bald Eagle, for example, or the 50 state birds—which predates but was perpetuated by Audubon’s work. — Cat Dawson, ARTnews.com, 3 July 2026 According to him, today, one out of every three room bookings within the ALL Accor portfolio is made by a loyalty member, a clear indicator of the program’s growing centrality in how guests choose where to stay. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for centrality

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Noun

That may become increasingly common going forward, as conventional wisdom on the essentiality of coaching continuity—and the fear of roster attrition—has been recast by the yearly churn every team now faces in the transfer portal era.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Armani’s legacy is a lesson in essentiality, discipline and authenticity.

— Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025

Definition of essentiality

Noun

Few marques understand this better than Porsche, whose reputation was built not merely on performance figures, but on the connection its cars forge between driver and machine.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Since its independence in 1947, India has maintained a reputation for conducting free and fair elections.

— Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of reputation

Noun

Also exposed was information about student disabilities and student eligibility status for federal programs, such as those available to help students from low-income families.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Her status as a special envoy expired last month without renewal, and she has now been moved to another role.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of status

Noun

Shopping malls worldwide often agree to custom lease terms with high-profile tenants, particularly those that drive prestige, foot traffic, and high-spending customers.

— Kati Chitrakorn, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
In October 2025, Lauder debuted its fragrance atelier at La Maison des Parfums in Paris to accelerate the company’s growing luxury and prestige perfume business.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of prestige

Noun

Its boosted flat-six engine receives a power bump, and rear-axle steering is now standard, as are larger brakes with six-piston calipers up front.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Europe is now home to some of the most promising companies building clean power, while remaining an expensive place to buy it.

— Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of power

Noun

My personal favorite is the Lamborghini Countach, a pairing of manufacturer and model name that has unparalleled phonetic potency.

— Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026
Officers searched the restroom and found a package of contraband drugs, including K2, high-potency THC wax and suboxone strips.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of potency

Noun

While Christen and Jude remained among the hottest brands to check out at showroom appointments, other names pinpointed by buyers included Hagelstam, Nomasei, Neous and the newcomers Ananyan and Kiana Ghavidel.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The 58-key, six-story hotel takes its name from the Jazz Age term for a singer, and its design evokes the sleek grandeur of the Streamline Moderne movement.

— Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of name

Noun

Maintaining command-and-control links matters when troops rely on aerial sensors to gather information beyond their immediate positions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Also, the fact that planets in this arrangement slide along their orbit and swap positions means that their positions in that orbit change, which, in turn, changes the timing of the transits.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026

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