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as in centers
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
in the 19th century Paris was the focus of the art world
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as in compasses
a guiding or motivating purpose or principle
a wildlife conservation organization that seems to have lost its focus
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Recent Examples of foci
This legislative session, Republicans and Democrats have both said electricity affordability was one of their focuses, and both the House and Senate passed House Bill 1002 to tackle that issue.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Others questioned Nabi’s main focuses while leading Coty, particularly the atypical tie-in with Orveda.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
And similar to last year, one of the focuses will be on revitalizing and converting older buildings into modern office spaces, apartments and hotels.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Remembered for mental health outreach One of Codey's main focuses was on mental health.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Cyril took the court with two primary focuses — more poise and less emotion — and turned in his best performance of the season.
—Olivia Sayer, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Because Los Gatos and Saratoga are both in high wildfire risk zones, Page also highlighted fire preparation was one of his focuses for the year.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
As a whole, this list offers perspectives on the varied approaches and focuses of the study of public space.
—JSTOR Daily, 14 Nov. 2025
This light and airy decorating focuses on modern furniture paired with seaside colors and accents.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Others questioned Nabi’s main focuses while leading Coty, particularly the atypical tie-in with Orveda.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
And similar to last year, one of the focuses will be on revitalizing and converting older buildings into modern office spaces, apartments and hotels.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Remembered for mental health outreach One of Codey's main focuses was on mental health.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Cyril took the court with two primary focuses — more poise and less emotion — and turned in his best performance of the season.
—Olivia Sayer, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Because Los Gatos and Saratoga are both in high wildfire risk zones, Page also highlighted fire preparation was one of his focuses for the year.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
As a whole, this list offers perspectives on the varied approaches and focuses of the study of public space.
—JSTOR Daily, 14 Nov. 2025
This light and airy decorating focuses on modern furniture paired with seaside colors and accents.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foci
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This phase would most likely have included the use of cruise missiles, stealth bombers, and drones to hit air defense installations and command centers.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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One of the Chinese ministries involved in the joint centers helped organize the World Conference of Classics.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Likewise, this administration has demonstrated a talent for sudden pivots — foreign policy statements that change overnight, budget proposals that evaporate by morning, and messaging that suggests the communications team may be using different maps, compasses and time zones.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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In ordinary magnetic materials, unpaired electrons behave like tiny compasses and eventually align with one another.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Jan. 2026
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News that Russia may be providing Iran with wartime intelligence may also change the calculus in Washington and other Western capitals.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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How does Boise compare to other state capitals?—
Hali Smith
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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With this illumination, firefighters can identify entry directions and escape routes in low-visibility environments.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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The concierge team keeps things refreshingly low-key, ready to divulge hotel lore, downtown directions, and smart local recommendations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Its location in the new upscale development of Takanawa Gateway City, puts guests in a less touristy and much quieter part of town, while still being steps away from major transportation hubs like Takanawa Gateway Station and Shinagawa Station.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Others have started afresh in the US, particularly in urban hubs like San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Express Employment Professionals, a staffing agency that has worked with 13 NCIA graduates in the last 18 months, confirmed that many could not be placed because the positions require a full license for insurance purposes.—
Brendan Hellweg,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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The data—which specifically trace the abundance of H3+, an ion made of three hydrogen nuclei—constitute the best-yet three-dimensional map of the planet’s upper atmosphere.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
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Deciphering the unique infrared language these galactic nuclei speak.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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With one day left to declare candidacy in the race for Los Angeles mayor, all eyes are on Rick Caruso, the billionaire developer behind outdoor shopping meccas like The Grove.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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After all, the Moroccan city is one of the world's great shopping meccas.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Foci.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foci. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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