Thesaurus results for NAVEL

navel

noun

ˈnā-vəl

Definition of navel

as in center

a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest a city that likes to regard itself as the nation's navel of art and culture

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Recent Examples of navel Her plans are derailed when a mysterious fluid begins flowing from her navel and transforms into a perfect but uncontrollable duplicate of herself. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 July 2026 The Fuchikomas, yes, finally the actual Fuchikomas, are also artificially intelligent, and much of the prior navel gazing surrounding this subject is thankfully absent, in favor of whiplash-inducing high-speed combat. — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Hathaway was also seen in a bikini with a towel around her navel, and one of her trademark wetsuits that showed her growing stomach. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 June 2026 The cutouts continued down until below the model's navel. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for navel

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Noun

Patterson, who turns 27 on Tuesday, has experience at guard and center, and the 49ers needed a backup at both spots considering Toth’s lingering concussion symptoms.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
These counties have no hospitals or birth centers providing obstetric care, and no obstetric clinician.

— Kayley Corley, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of center

Noun

The bank expects power networks to account for roughly one-third of group profits by 2029, up from 23% in 2025, which would help cut capital costs.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
This influences how capital is allocated, which capabilities are funded, what risks are accepted, and whether growth translates into sustainable cash flow and returns.

— Kumar Rupesh, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of capital

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Days later, the governors of Texas and Pennsylvania – both of whom celebrated data center projects last year – announced new restrictions on the computing hubs.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Thanks to the Romanian government’s encouragement of IT, the country became something of an outsourcing hub, with a plentiful supply of engineers.

— Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of hub

Noun

The barbecue mecca in Caldwell County is home to around 18,000 people and roughly a half-hour drive from south Austin, traffic depending.

— Eleanor Dearman Updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
The popular theatre was a cultural mecca that drew thousands to its operas, ballets and other public events, and hosted legendary greats including Maria Callas and Franco Zeffirelli.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of mecca

Noun

As anybody who has been camping knows, the flicker of bright flames against the darkness can be as much a visual distraction as a point of focus.

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
More than 200 municipalities have adopted the Vision Zero approach, for instance, a public health focus on programs and environments that increase traffic safety for all ages.

— Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of focus

Noun

Together, the workforce brings more than 250 combined years of Minuteman III experience at each base, according to the Air Force.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Knowing how to apply lipstick is one of those essential beauty skills worth mastering, alongside nailing how to apply cream blush and perfecting your base.

— Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026

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