1
as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
an area of the Southwest that has been the locus of a number of New Agey movements
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as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
the locus of brightness occurs where the rays of sunlight converge in front of the lens
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Recent Examples of locus
The locus of energy in My Lover, the Rabbi is not plot but comical, unhinged prose and extensive, psychoanalytic character readings.
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Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
But on the Facebook Just in Time Broadway fan group, which has 7,700 members and seems to be the locus of Groffie fandom, the predominant tone is warm, almost giddy.
—Alexandra Starr, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
The second floor, where bespoke shirts are made, is the store’s real locus.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 24 Mar. 2026
Kalanick is the latest tech boss to decamp to Texas from California’s technology locus.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
But on the Facebook Just in Time Broadway fan group, which has 7,700 members and seems to be the locus of Groffie fandom, the predominant tone is warm, almost giddy.
—Alexandra Starr, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
The second floor, where bespoke shirts are made, is the store’s real locus.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 24 Mar. 2026
Kalanick is the latest tech boss to decamp to Texas from California’s technology locus.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locus
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In sixth inning, Villa Park tied the score 2-2 on a two-out infield single by speedy center fielder Shea Gonzalez.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Iran has also conducted drone strikes that damaged data centers in the region that are owned by Amazon Web Services, which operates the world’s largest cloud platform—high-value targets with major financial and operational ramifications.—
Sue Halpern,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson joins Benjamin Steakhouse owner Benjamin Prelvukaj at the steak chain's Westchester location on April 17.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Different locations on Mars The scientists say that Curiosity's discoveries could tie into observations from NASA's other on-duty Mars rover.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Relying on complimentary onboard entertainment alone can leave you stuck staring at a blank screen—but the $12 Flight Flap turns your phone into a dependable entertainment hub.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Church of Our Lady of Muxima was built by Portuguese colonizers at the end of the 16th century as part of a fortress complex and became a hub in the slave trade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Inside a ritzy event venue overlooking the Kansas City skyline, Royals majority owner John Sherman on Wednesday unveiled plans for a new stadium in Crown Center, a celebratory announcement that marked the apex of the team’s yearslong, chaotic hunt for a new home.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Benedetti has performed guitar at international venues with Luciano Pavarotti and Dave Brubeck and joins his two vocalist daughters.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to their Thursday-night maneuvering, the Niners now possess the extra draft capital necessary to package some picks and jump back up to grab another Top 50 prospect.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Saudis wanted to attract Western business, and to have Riyadh supplant Abu Dhabi and Dubai as the Middle East’s economic capital.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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But his appointment to the role in the first place has raised questions for Starmer and about the vetting process for Mandelson.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Today, the family reveres New York City — and not just as a mecca for fashion.—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Tullman’s new complex will, of course, hardly stand alone in a city that long has been a mecca for magic.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The site, situated northeast of Mexico City, is among the premier Mesoamerican archaeological zones.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The incident prompted Christian leaders from around the world — including Pope Leo XIV — to urge Israel to stop its destruction of holy sites and civilian lives in Gaza and the West Bank.—
April 20,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Locus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locus. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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