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
The celebrated Park Forest Plaza — one of the first suburban shopping malls in America, which had siphoned commerce from former shopping meccas such as downtown Chicago Heights — was one-upped in turn by Matteson’s indoor Lincoln Mall.
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Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Arriving by bike at whichever retail mecca, like the Garden State Plaza or Willowbrook Mall, my friends and I would roam the grounds, popping into a Spencer Gifts to ogle the latest novelty items or checking out the make-your-own-T-shirt emporium.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Because the thought of you in my mecca is everything.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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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Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Arriving by bike at whichever retail mecca, like the Garden State Plaza or Willowbrook Mall, my friends and I would roam the grounds, popping into a Spencer Gifts to ogle the latest novelty items or checking out the make-your-own-T-shirt emporium.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Because the thought of you in my mecca is everything.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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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Functionality of these three branches and the commensurate endurance of individual liberty center squarely on society’s universal respect for the rule of law.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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LaBeouf launched the Slauson Recreational Center Theater School in fall 2018 at the Los Angeles rec center of the same name, and the school abruptly closed in November 2020, per Vanity Fair.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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There will always be a need for people to access information, and libraries are the hubs of the community.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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The designer opened the Ordet experimental cultural hub in 2019, showcasing artists ranging from Iva Lulashi to Benni Bosetto.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, to attract an influx of capital to pay for all the improvements that Hartford urgently needs – in urban development, education, housing, and more – the city must first be able to keep, attract and retain talented, ambitious individuals.—
Nikos Mohammadi,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
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Helsinki The coastal capital of Finland seamlessly blends together modern architecture, sustainable living and historic landmarks, like the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fortress Suomenlinna.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
6 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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Madison Square Garden buzzed with anticipation, hearts warmed by nostalgia.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The move comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushes for an 8% cut to the Pentagon’s budget and as the military shifts its focus away from Europe and counterterrorism missions.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Fudd said the Huskies will celebrate the win Friday night, but then the focus will shift.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Mecca.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mecca. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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