in focus

phrase

: having or giving the proper sharpness of outline due to good focusing
get the binoculars in focus

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Fall fashion was fully in focus for front row guests at the Ralph Lauren spring 2027 ready-to-wear show held at Jack Shainman Gallery in New York City on Wednesday. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 While disruptions to oil supply are in focus, analysts are also watching demand. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 Beijing and Berlin are on the itineraries of Gulf leaders this week, with diplomacy and economic resilience in focus as the Iran war grinds on. Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026 With agriculture back in focus for consumers and Washington alike, this is an area worth watching during a historically difficult month. Jay Woods, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in focus

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in focus was in 1785

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“In focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20focus. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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