How to Use hyperfocus in a Sentence
hyperfocus
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Being consumed is part of the hyperfocus of caregiving, Cora notes.
—Denise Maher, Flow Space, 13 Aug. 2025
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The systems that worked, the hyperfocus, the last-minute panic productivity, the ability to juggle it all, suddenly stop working.
—Sarah Oreck, SELF, 2 Mar. 2026
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Her hyperfocus on the leaf raises questions that extend far beyond the kitchen, inviting an inquiry into the banana plant’s movement across geographies and its role in sustaining cultural traditions.
—Sophia Rey, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2026
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This might include more focus on autistic experiences of sensory overload and meltdowns, as well as the value and pleasure to be found in hyperfocus and intense interest in particular topics.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 18 Aug. 2026
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Instead, through projects like the ENIAC replica, students can leverage traits many of them share, like the abilities to hyperfocus and to precisely repeat tasks.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
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Between Mike’s inability to conduct himself in a professional way and Ellie’s hyperfocus on João, there is something seriously off with this interior crew.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
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Because of the skills that neurodiverse individuals can bring to the workplace — hyperfocus, creativity, empathy and niche expertise, just to name a few — some research suggests that organizations prioritizing inclusivity in this space generate nearly one-fifth higher revenue.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
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Specifically, the intense hyperfocus that accompanies ADHD enables children to sustain attention on topics that captivate them, explore them more thoroughly, and discover connections that others might miss.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
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