deep focus

noun

: a photographic effect or technique (as in filmmaking) characterized by great depth of field

Examples of deep focus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Others might be able to achieve deep focus in sprints and then allow their minds to wander, boosting creativity and problem-solving. Jennifer "jay" Palumbo, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Judas Priest put a deep focus on the hits, and any question about their suitability to fill in for original headliner Ozzy Osbourne was put quickly to rest and buried deep beneath the dust of the Empire Polo Field. Sean Reiter, Spin, 8 Oct. 2023 While many Smucker employees simply make 100-mile-plus drives from Pittsburgh or Cleveland, others super-commute across the country for the bonding, deep focus meetings, and discounted Uncrustables. Byjane Thier, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2023 Yet his career—spanning an impressive 25 years—is marked not by self-serving pursuits but reflects a deep focus on uplifting others and forging a legacy in education. Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023 Although Mank borrows some techniques from Citizen Kane, such as the use of deep focus and shots that keep the camera low to the ground, these methods have become normal features of film language today—a testament to the influence of Welles’s 1941 masterpiece. David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2020 Don’t Quit Too Soon One thing to note: The popular Pomodoro Technique, which involves working for 25 minutes before taking a three- to five-minute break, is more of a method for fighting procrastination than optimizing deep focus. A.c. Shilton, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2023 There is a deep focus on conservation here, especially in protecting the American bison and Rio Grande cutthroat trout, plus ample creature comforts: five-star accommodations, a world-class spa, and incredible food. Leena Kim, Town & Country, 6 Jan. 2023 The researchers concluded that these mental health benefits stem from the deep focus and feeling of weightlessness that divers experience underwater. Jason P. Dinh, Discover Magazine, 20 June 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deep focus was in 1859

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“Deep focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20focus. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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