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1
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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2
as in directions
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
One of the main focuses is breeding coral species that are more resilient to future heat waves, O'Neil said.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2025
Safety and tech integration appear to be key focuses.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Its two main focuses are keeping inflation low and supporting conditions for strong employment.
—Damian J. Troise, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Cracker Barrel said its focuses remain country hospitality and generous portions of food at fair prices.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
Still, Adams — who has made support for Israel and fighting antisemitism key focuses of his reelection bid — vowed Wednesday to mount a legal challenge to be able to run on both lines.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
The investigation has two focuses, Berlant said.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2025
One of her main focuses while at the company was to hire actors of all ages and from all beliefs and backgrounds, including Holly Robinson Peete.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
But the new phase of crisis leadership goes beyond these traditional focuses.
—Dahlia Mihyar, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2025
Safety and tech integration appear to be key focuses.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Its two main focuses are keeping inflation low and supporting conditions for strong employment.
—Damian J. Troise, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Cracker Barrel said its focuses remain country hospitality and generous portions of food at fair prices.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
Still, Adams — who has made support for Israel and fighting antisemitism key focuses of his reelection bid — vowed Wednesday to mount a legal challenge to be able to run on both lines.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
The investigation has two focuses, Berlant said.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2025
One of her main focuses while at the company was to hire actors of all ages and from all beliefs and backgrounds, including Holly Robinson Peete.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
But the new phase of crisis leadership goes beyond these traditional focuses.
—Dahlia Mihyar, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foci
Noun
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The lawsuit, filed in Sacramento Superior Court last week, centers around public artwork intended for the corner of 13th and J streets at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In addition, treatment centers often provide rooms with soft lighting, a naturalistic decor, and music or other sensory stimulation.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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As aviation grapples with its environmental footprint, leaders like Barberot demonstrate that sustainability advances often come from unexpected directions.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Framework stresses that, without policy actions, strategic plans risk moving in different directions, lose coherence or fall away.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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As much as Putin’s chumminess with Xi and Modi might have sparked some discomfort in many European capitals, the group was brought together by a combination of need, economic pragmatism and opportunity, analysts say.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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For travelers who are in their element in the halls of museums and hushed theaters, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers a singular way to soak in the world’s cultural capitals—by sea.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The goals of the program are to reduce barriers to entry in the industry, foster professional development and equip students with leadership development skills.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many of the aforementioned executives have sought friendlier ties with Trump, often appearing at events alongside the president to announce moves that align with the administration’s goals on emerging technologies and American reshoring.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In Mississauga, developments around transit hubs, such as those supported by improvements like the Hurontario Light Rail Transit, are fostering mixed-use districts that blend multifamily units and retail spaces.—
John Krpan,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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In December 2023, the school board passed a resolution vowing to rethink school choice and prioritize neighborhood schools, nodding to their role as vital community hubs.—
Mila Koumpilova,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Orienteering is an outdoor sport that requires athletes to navigate between checkpoints using maps and compasses.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The summer pastures near Prospect Mountain feature fisheries, expansive water rights dating back to the early 1900s, and rock-climbing meccas.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The stakes are too high, the objectives are too ambitious and the obstacles are too enormous to rely on assumptions or incomplete information.—
John Gallucci Jr,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Unlike Starship, which is undergoing a long and explosive flight test campaign, New Glenn should be capable of achieving operational mission objectives by its second flight.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Foci.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foci. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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