into focus
idiom
1
: into a state in which things are seen clearly and sharply
bringing the binoculars into focus
It took him a few seconds after he woke up to bring his eyes into focus.
2
: into a state or condition in which something can be clearly understood
She tried to bring the important issues into focus.
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Fresh lemon pulls the flavors into focus, melding the vivid with the verdant.
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Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
After all, with the sun, Venus and Mercury transiting Capricorn — your second house of values, finances and self-worth — priorities surrounding your sense of security come into focus.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
As Eberflus’ job comes more into focus in the final two weeks, could Dallas elect to make an early decision on his future?
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Dec. 2025
Details of a timeline in the killing of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner have come into focus.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 18 Dec. 2025
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Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
After all, with the sun, Venus and Mercury transiting Capricorn — your second house of values, finances and self-worth — priorities surrounding your sense of security come into focus.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
As Eberflus’ job comes more into focus in the final two weeks, could Dallas elect to make an early decision on his future?
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Dec. 2025
Details of a timeline in the killing of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner have come into focus.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Into focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20focus. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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