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.
Examples of into focus in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The next class will methodically come into focus over the next six months or so.
—
Jeff Howe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Step back, and the outlines of the endgame come into focus.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
But there’s no legitimate way to know what to make of this until the bigger picture comes into focus – at least a year from now.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Career matters come into focus under the full moon on May 12.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for into focus
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jeff Howe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Step back, and the outlines of the endgame come into focus.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
But there’s no legitimate way to know what to make of this until the bigger picture comes into focus – at least a year from now.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Career matters come into focus under the full moon on May 12.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for into focus
Cite this Entry
“Into focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20focus. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share