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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
New studies by two major La Jolla medical research institutions explore aging and its effects on the brain, albeit with different focuses.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Despite Texas not satisfying their trio of focuses, a trio of sophomores stepped up to help carry the Longhorns to the Elite Eight.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 29 Mar. 2026
For Intelligence, the new focuses are real-time device telemetry, with Intel Device IQ (more about that below) able to detect issues and trigger local AI for remediation.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
One of his main focuses as chief will be on staffing.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Despite Texas not satisfying their trio of focuses, a trio of sophomores stepped up to help carry the Longhorns to the Elite Eight.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 29 Mar. 2026
For Intelligence, the new focuses are real-time device telemetry, with Intel Device IQ (more about that below) able to detect issues and trigger local AI for remediation.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
One of his main focuses as chief will be on staffing.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foci
Noun
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This summer, the mayor says recreational centers will begin hosting midnight basketball.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The free, one-day event centers on independent comic creators, cosplay, and beginner-friendly Dungeons and Dragons, offering a smaller, more focused alternative to traditional conventions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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Pilots learn to navigate using maps and compasses, as well as natural cues such as stars and terrain features including rivers, bridges and other landmarks to orient themselves and move toward friendly forces.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 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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The columns that will support the ballroom’s south colonnade have Corinthian capitals, the most ornate type of decorative top for a column.—
Kevin D. Murphy,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Those crises required two large IMF deals supported by tens of billions of dollars in Gulf aid and investments, reflecting a long-standing view among Gulf capitals that stability in the most populous Arab country is key to preventing wider turmoil.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Cocktails have been the beverage ecosystem’s keystone for the past decade, and a new crop of maestros is pushing into new directions.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Tariff uncertainty, the Iran conflict, spiking energy costs, and a stock market that has rattled retirement accounts are converging, hitting consumers from multiple directions.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Develop coordinated, vetted information hubs that simplify navigation across health, finances, home modifications, technology, and care.—
Aimee DeCamillo,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Thai forces shelled several other hubs during a border conflict with Cambodia last year.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Apr. 2026
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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The agreement says that the flag cannot be removed, except for normal maintenance purposes.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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This could be groundbreaking as atomic nuclei are more stable than electrons, and less affected by things like temperature.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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At the nearly 17-mile-long circular particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) that sits deep below the French Alps, CERN scientists recreated the quark-gluon plasma by smashing together atomic nuclei of iron at near-light speed.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 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
Cite this Entry
“Foci.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foci. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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