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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This quality generally only comes into focus during moments of tension or disagreement, not during easy harmony.
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Baya Voce, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
The clear magnification helps bring color and movement into focus, making every sighting more memorable.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
But a queasy discussion between Doc and Preacher, regarding whether good and evil exist outside the realm of scientific rationalism, only further clouds what never quite comes into focus as a religious parable.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 20 Nov. 2025
Minimalist silhouettes are so hot right now Fashion forecasts for 2026 show a clear trend—minimalism is coming back into focus.
—Naomi De Oliveira, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2025
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Baya Voce, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
The clear magnification helps bring color and movement into focus, making every sighting more memorable.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
But a queasy discussion between Doc and Preacher, regarding whether good and evil exist outside the realm of scientific rationalism, only further clouds what never quite comes into focus as a religious parable.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 20 Nov. 2025
Minimalist silhouettes are so hot right now Fashion forecasts for 2026 show a clear trend—minimalism is coming back into focus.
—Naomi De Oliveira, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for into focus
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“Into focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20focus. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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