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
This is an excellent day to relax at home and contemplate your navel.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 June 2025
Every cut, every scratch, every navel of a newborn calf threatened to turn fatal in the pre-eradication era.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 27 May 2025
All of you will welcome a chance to relax at home among familiar surroundings and contemplate your navel.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 May 2025
Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine traditions teach that navel oiling can help with digestive issues.
—Justin Laube, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 June 2025
Every cut, every scratch, every navel of a newborn calf threatened to turn fatal in the pre-eradication era.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 27 May 2025
All of you will welcome a chance to relax at home among familiar surroundings and contemplate your navel.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 May 2025
Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine traditions teach that navel oiling can help with digestive issues.
—Justin Laube, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for navel
Noun
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Dressmaker and activist Mary Dickerson (top row, center) inspires a character in HBO's The Gilded Age.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
8 July 2025
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These robots are now the workhorses of Amazon’s fulfillment centers.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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As Russian troops slowly clawed back most of Kursk, attacks on Sumy – and its regional capital, Sumy city – increased.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
11 July 2025
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Ten of Liberia’s presidents were born in the U.S. Liberia’s capital, Monrovia, is named after James Monroe, the fifth U.S. president, who strongly supported the ACS.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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Future outlook: The development aims to create a mixed-use, mixed-income community by putting housing near employment hubs and public transportation.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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That lets devices like bulbs, remotes and motion sensors pair with each other directly, with no hub or app needed.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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As Almeyda makes her journey towards this elusive mecca, both the idea of Palmares and Almeyda’s journey toward it feel like hallucinatory visions: Vibrantly conjured, indeed mythic in intention and impact.—
Irenosen Okojie
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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By day, it’s known for its colorful murals and buzzing cafés, but by night, the district turns into a mecca for creative cocktails, late-night galleries and performances by world-class DJs.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Brands should take the importance of sustainability measures to heart and weave their commitment to the environment into their messaging—but with care.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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There are no current recommendations to use black currants to treat any conditions, but the berries are loaded with vitamin C and other antioxidants that some research suggests may ease joint pain and support your immune system, heart, and eye health.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
1 July 2025
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To address this gap, the authors advocate for a substantial increase in fruit and vegetable production, with a focus on nutrient-dense produce such as berries, leafy greens and carrots.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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With a primary focus that is less about fantasy overlays and more about making the digital life integrate with the world around them, users of the AR Spatial can expect to find their favorite technologies and apps operating directly with their everyday life, all before their eyes.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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The sky’s most seasoned travelers share their go-to seats for comfort, quiet, and quicker exits.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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Of the 152 seats the AfD currently has in the Bundestag , 42 are direct seats, where the respective candidates individually won the districts by majority.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is following a similar path, opening a second headquarters in Leeds to be closer to the North’s growing health innovation base.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The cuts affected emergency services, including a U.S. military base, emergency dispatch and 911 communication services, and local fire and police departments.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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“Navel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navel. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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