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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
Since its founding in 1869, the university has turned Carbondale into a tiny cultural mecca and a powerful economic engine in an otherwise vast, rural region that has been battered by the decline of manufacturing and coal mining.
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Molly Parker, ProPublica, 27 Mar. 2025
Critics of the loophole point to Walt Disney as among the first to take advantage of it decades ago when developing its tourist mecca of resorts and theme parks near Orlando.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Here’s Why The GOP Is Divided Taking the baton from her father, who at 95, still comes in just about everyday, Annie and the next generation of Zabar’s are keeping the beloved mecca moving into the 21st century.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Those who love thrifting will also find the city a mecca for preloved vintage goods.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
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Molly Parker, ProPublica, 27 Mar. 2025
Critics of the loophole point to Walt Disney as among the first to take advantage of it decades ago when developing its tourist mecca of resorts and theme parks near Orlando.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Here’s Why The GOP Is Divided Taking the baton from her father, who at 95, still comes in just about everyday, Annie and the next generation of Zabar’s are keeping the beloved mecca moving into the 21st century.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Those who love thrifting will also find the city a mecca for preloved vintage goods.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mecca
Noun
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The former Los Angeles Sparks center had Lauren after joining the Los Angeles Sparks and was candid about the challenges of being a mother and professional athlete.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is a small fraction of the power needed to support data centers.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Charlotte City Council approved an $89 million plan in 2023 to build a new underground bus hub at the site of the current transit center.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Cerrado is governed by much laxer environmental laws than the Amazon, and has become a major hub for soybean production.—
Sarah Sax,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
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On the other side of the Nile, which runs through the capital, Babakir Khalid, 2 months old, gasped for breath.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The pilot eventually managed to land the airplane outside Belize City after being forced to circle the airspace between northern Belize and the capital.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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He’s done so much for the organization, given his heart and soul to it and building a culture that’s respected.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Collectively, the trio brings depth and heart to G20, grounding its explosive stakes in something universally human—family.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Kansas City Star (660) 254-1083 Kendrick Calfee covers breaking news for The Kansas City Star with a focus on public safety.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Moving the focus to North America, Someone Lives Here follows Toronto carpenter Khaleel Seivwright, who builds tiny shelters for unhoused people during the pandemic and faces pushback from city officials.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Mecca.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mecca. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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