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center

[sen-ter] / ˈsɛn tər /
ADJECTIVE
middle
Synonyms
STRONG
inside interior intermediary intermediate mean midpoint midway
WEAK
at halfway point centermost deepest equidistant inmost inner innermost internal medial mid middlemost
Antonyms
STRONG
exterior external extreme outer outside
WEAK
bordering edging marginal peripheral
NOUN
middle point
Synonyms
STRONGEST
heart hub place
STRONG
axis bull's-eye centrality centriole centrum core cynosure essence focus gist hotbed inside interior kernel mainstream marrow midpoint midst nave navel nucleus omphalos pith pivot polestar quick root seat
WEAK
equidistance focal point intermediacy middle-of-the-road radial point
Antonyms
STRONGEST
exterior exteriority outside
WEAK
border boundary edge margin outskirts periphery rim surroundings
NOUN
point of attraction for visitors, shoppers, travelers
Synonyms
STRONGEST
capital city club heart hub mall market plaza shopping center station town
STRONG
concourse crossroads focus marketplace mart metropolis polestar
WEAK
focal point meeting place nerve center social center trading center
Antonyms
STRONGEST
exterior exteriority outside
WEAK
border boundary edge margin outskirts periphery rim surroundings
VERB
concentrate, draw together
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attract focus gather intensify meet
STRONG
centralize collect concenter consolidate focalize join unify
WEAK
bring to a focus bring together close on converge upon medialize
Antonyms
STRONGEST
divide separate
STRONG
disjoin disperse scatter
WEAK
dissipate

Example Sentences

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At the center of this short tale is a strong-willed woman named Judit Lindgren, who comes of age at the turn of the 20th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“PayPal sits at the center of this change, and I look forward to leading the team to accelerate the delivery of new innovations.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Leaning across the center console, he flung open the passenger door.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Modern customs blend religious tradition with secular festivities, including parades, egg hunts, and family meals that center on themes of springtime and renewal.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

He pursed his lips under a neatly clipped moustache, which had been oiled with pomade to hold its center part, same as his hair.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.