Nexus
noun
A connection or series of connections linking two or more things.
The nexus between industry and political power
Often appears as...
- legal nexus
- nexus of ideas
noun
The central or most important point or place.
The nexus of all this activity was the disco
Often appears as...
- nexus of communication
- nexus of power
noun
A legal connection or binding agreement between parties.
There is a nexus between the signing of an agreement and the payment of a deposit
Often appears as...
- legal nexus
- contractual nexus
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Formal
Legal
noun
A connection or series of connections linking two or more things.
The nexus between industry and political power
Often appears as...
- legal nexus
- nexus of ideas
noun
The central or most important point or place.
The nexus of all this activity was the disco
Often appears as...
- nexus of communication
- nexus of power
noun
A legal connection or binding agreement between parties.
There is a nexus between the signing of an agreement and the payment of a deposit
Often appears as...
- legal nexus
- contractual nexus
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Relational Focus
Use 'nexus' to emphasize the relationship between different elements, often complex.
The novel explores the nexus between love and tragedy.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Apply 'nexus' metaphorically to describe interconnected ideas or themes, not just physical connections.
His work provided the intellectual nexus for the new movement.
Pro Tip 3/3Multiple Links
'Nexus' often implies multiple connections, not a single link.
The city stands as a nexus of railroads and highways.
Pro Tip 1/3Relational Focus
Use 'nexus' to emphasize the relationship between different elements, often complex.
The novel explores the nexus between love and tragedy.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Apply 'nexus' metaphorically to describe interconnected ideas or themes, not just physical connections.
His work provided the intellectual nexus for the new movement.
Pro Tip 3/3Multiple Links
'Nexus' often implies multiple connections, not a single link.
The city stands as a nexus of railroads and highways.
Pro Tip 1/3Relational Focus
Use 'nexus' to emphasize the relationship between different elements, often complex.
The novel explores the nexus between love and tragedy.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Apply 'nexus' metaphorically to describe interconnected ideas or themes, not just physical connections.
His work provided the intellectual nexus for the new movement.
Pro Tip 3/3Multiple Links
'Nexus' often implies multiple connections, not a single link.
The city stands as a nexus of railroads and highways.
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Bryan Stevenson: We need...
we won't be judged by our design, we won't be judged by our intellect and reason. Ultimately, you judge the character of a society not by how they treat their rich and the powerful and the privileged, but by how they treat the poor, the condemned, the incarcerated. Because it's in that nexus
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Filmmaking: Adventure...
adventure longer than he's been a filmmaker he's part of a growing number internet savvy adventures who represent the nexus of storytelling and athleticism for me the early days of filmmaking grew out of a passion for kayaking not really a passion for filming
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A tap dancer's craft -...
with Savion Glover at the nexus of the crowd. Considered the quintessential tap dancer, Glover presents the form as a pure musician.
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Bryan Stevenson: We need...
we won't be judged by our design, we won't be judged by our intellect and reason. Ultimately, you judge the character of a society not by how they treat their rich and the powerful and the privileged, but by how they treat the poor, the condemned, the incarcerated. Because it's in that nexus
Video examples
Filmmaking: Adventure...
adventure longer than he's been a filmmaker he's part of a growing number internet savvy adventures who represent the nexus of storytelling and athleticism for me the early days of filmmaking grew out of a passion for kayaking not really a passion for filming
Video examples
A tap dancer's craft -...
with Savion Glover at the nexus of the crowd. Considered the quintessential tap dancer, Glover presents the form as a pure musician.
Example 1 of 3
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Thundercat
American Musician
I'll look at superheroes and comics and stuff and wonder, 'Why wouldn't you dress like that if you could?' With fashion, I look at it as a way to express that. I don't really pull any punches on it; otherwise, you get caught up in this nexus of dressing like everyone else.
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Randy Pitchford
American Businessman
Demand alone might let a business case be created, but things driven by that will have a risk of being soulless. You need it being driven from both directions. You need the nexus between demand and creative passion that wants to make something.
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Joe Gebbia
American Designer
What we're doing with Airbnb feels like the nexus of everything that is right. We're helping people be more resourceful with the space they already have, and we're connecting people around the world.
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Ryan Zinke
American Politician
We need to secure our southern border. Clearly, the southern border is now a nexus between immigration and national security. It's a sieve.
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Samoa Joe
American Wrestler
You've got some very unique individuals in the WWE, and it's a completely different nexus on 'SmackDown' than it is on 'Raw.
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Mitchell Reiss
American Diplomat
The nexus between terrorism and nuclear weapons, or even nuclear material, is obviously a current concern.
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Valerie Plame
American Writer
I really believe the nexus of terrorism and nuclear weapons is the world's most ominous threat.
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Chris Hughes
American Businessman
I knew I wanted to do something at the nexus of what I call global development and technology.
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Cheo Hodari Coker
American Journalist
Harlem has always been the nexus of music, politics, culture, criminal figures.
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Subramanian Swamy
Indian Politician
Not all politicians have a nexus with Veerappan.
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Thundercat
American Musician
I'll look at superheroes and comics and stuff and wonder, 'Why wouldn't you dress like that if you could?' With fashion, I look at it as a way to express that. I don't really pull any punches on it; otherwise, you get caught up in this nexus of dressing like everyone else.
Quote examples
Randy Pitchford
American Businessman
Demand alone might let a business case be created, but things driven by that will have a risk of being soulless. You need it being driven from both directions. You need the nexus between demand and creative passion that wants to make something.
Quote examples
Joe Gebbia
American Designer
What we're doing with Airbnb feels like the nexus of everything that is right. We're helping people be more resourceful with the space they already have, and we're connecting people around the world.
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Ryan Zinke
American Politician
We need to secure our southern border. Clearly, the southern border is now a nexus between immigration and national security. It's a sieve.
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Samoa Joe
American Wrestler
You've got some very unique individuals in the WWE, and it's a completely different nexus on 'SmackDown' than it is on 'Raw.
Quote examples
Mitchell Reiss
American Diplomat
The nexus between terrorism and nuclear weapons, or even nuclear material, is obviously a current concern.
Quote examples
Valerie Plame
American Writer
I really believe the nexus of terrorism and nuclear weapons is the world's most ominous threat.
Quote examples
Chris Hughes
American Businessman
I knew I wanted to do something at the nexus of what I call global development and technology.
Quote examples
Cheo Hodari Coker
American Journalist
Harlem has always been the nexus of music, politics, culture, criminal figures.
Quote examples
Subramanian Swamy
Indian Politician
Not all politicians have a nexus with Veerappan.
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