capital 1 of 2

noun

Definition of capitalnext
1
as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest during the 1980s Silicon Valley became the capital of the computer industry

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as in assets
the total of one's money and property invested nearly all of their capital in the new business

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capital

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adjective

ˈka-pə-tᵊl How to pronounce capital (audio)
1
as in main
coming before all others in importance the capital goal of the effort is to assimilate the new immigrants

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as in excellent
of the very best kind a truly capital idea, which I highly endorse

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Recent Examples of capital
Noun
Entire buildings and roads were submerged in Accra on Monday, cutting off access to several areas of the Ghanian capital and in the neighboring city of Tema. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 The devastation has forced many residents, like Marianae Hernandez, to flee inland to the Venezuelan capital of Caracas in hopes of finding shelter. — Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Downtown Sacramento was awash in Dodger blue as thousands of fans poured into the capital city for a three-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the A’s that concludes Wednesday. — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 Further ceremonies are planned for July 7 in Qom, July 8 in Najaf and Karbala, and July 9 in Mashhad, which is considered Iran’s Shiite spiritual capital. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for capital
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capital
  1. center
  2. assets
  3. main
  4. excellent
  5. hub
  6. wealth
  7. primary
  8. prime
Noun
  • Neto bobbled the ball for an error, though, and Contreras crushed Johnson’s next pitch for his 20th homer, a 446-foot shot to left-center that left his bat at 112 mph and gave Boston a 5-3 lead.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The incident happened less than a week after another child was found dead inside a car at a Plantation early learning center last Monday.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of center
Noun
  • North Field on Tinian, which was once the busiest airport in the world, was shut down after the war but is undergoing renovation to become an alternate base to Guam as Washington tries to disperse its assets around the region.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • If Washington intends to withdraw forces, assets or capabilities, allies need a roadmap and a timeline.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of assets
Adjective
  • Of the 33 schools awarded grants, 19 schools opted for main entrance improvements while 14 chose to modernize their check-in and visitor badging systems.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • India’s main stock index last month outperformed other emerging markets by the most since November, and foreign outflows hit a four-month low.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of main
Adjective
  • While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • Shenzhen already has a reputation as one of China's major technology hubs.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Deep Light is, of course, not the only hub for cinematographers and aspiring cinematographers online.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 July 2026
Definition of hub
Noun
  • Its themes of power, wealth, consumerism and American identity remain as relevant as ever.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Alphonse Provinziano, managing partner of Provinziano & Associates law firm in Beverly Hills, also pointed to the mismatch in wealth in assessing possible spousal support for Kelce.
    — Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Definition of wealth
Adjective
  • The former second-round pick is suddenly one of the Lakers’ primary summer league players and hopes to use the experience as an important stepping stone, building up his game while also establishing a leadership voice.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Both the primary and extension drive use the standard 1/4-inch hex specification, which, according to the creators, will cover over 95% of random everyday tasks – from bicycle maintenance to small home repairs and furniture assembly.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Definition of primary
Adjective
  • Beat a prime Holloway at 170, though, and the door swings back open to the paydays he's chased since the rematch became official.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • For homeowners near host stadiums, the tournament has turned spare bedrooms and second homes into prime real estate.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 July 2026
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“Capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capital. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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