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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 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
One of those new focuses will include partnering with hotels in markets where short-term rentals are falling short of customer demand, Chief Executive Officer Brian Chesky told analysts on a call Thursday.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Deliver Me from Nowhere focuses on Bruce Springsteen in the midst of a depressive episode, struggling to create something meaningful and finite, while suicidal ideation plays discordant sounds in his head.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
One of the Royal Film Commission’s main focuses is to host productions that can elevate the country’s profile internationally, particularly those that shoot Jordan for Jordan.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Watt and defensive lineman Cameron Heyward will be the focuses of the Patriots’ protection plan with edge-rusher Alex Highsmith (one sack, 3 QB hits last week) ruled out.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
One of her primary focuses is ensuring that every member—regardless of genre, geography, or career stage—feels genuine value in their Academy membership.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
One of the main focuses is breeding coral species that are more resilient to future heat waves, O'Neil said.
—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
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Deliver Me from Nowhere focuses on Bruce Springsteen in the midst of a depressive episode, struggling to create something meaningful and finite, while suicidal ideation plays discordant sounds in his head.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
One of the Royal Film Commission’s main focuses is to host productions that can elevate the country’s profile internationally, particularly those that shoot Jordan for Jordan.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Watt and defensive lineman Cameron Heyward will be the focuses of the Patriots’ protection plan with edge-rusher Alex Highsmith (one sack, 3 QB hits last week) ruled out.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
One of her primary focuses is ensuring that every member—regardless of genre, geography, or career stage—feels genuine value in their Academy membership.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
One of the main focuses is breeding coral species that are more resilient to future heat waves, O'Neil said.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foci
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Roughly half of the nation’s major air traffic control centers are experiencing staff shortages, the Federal Aviation Administration told ABC News.—
Chase Jordan
Updated November 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even as this risk rises rapidly, there are still plans for launching mega constellations of tiny satellites akin to those that are already orbiting as part of SpaceX’s Starlink system, along with a newly emerging push for orbital data centers such as Nvidia’s Starcloud.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
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Starting in 1910, the company served as the secretive supplier to the commandos of the Italian Navy, starting out crafting precision instruments such as gun sights and luminescent compasses before creating its first watches in 1935.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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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
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While European fashion capitals convert runway weeks into measurable economic engines—hotels booked, restaurants thriving, city tours sold out—Lagos stages brilliance, then sends everyone home.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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Milan, the country's second biggest city, is the metropolitan hub of northern Italy and one of the fashion capitals of the world.—
Laura Saravia,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
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Just like a star, Dallas is sprawling out in different directions.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The rural highway was closed in both directions while the crash was investigated and the wreckage cleared.—
Kristina Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Reliability, flexibility, and fast, on time delivery guide development, with specifications tailored to local markets and customers, from last mile hubs and national distribution to cold storage, production facilities, and data centres.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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While the three recent transactions point to pockets of strength in the South Bay apartment sector, some residential hubs are struggling beneath the weight of financial setbacks.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These innovations can be used for a variety of purposes, including assisting humans with tasks, conducting research, or performing dangerous or tedious jobs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The current policy, last revised in 2010, allows students to possess electronic devices during the school day but prohibits their use unless approved for educational purposes.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Fission splits the nuclei of atoms to create power while fusion causes hydrogen nuclei to collide and fuse into helium atoms that release incredible amounts of energy — essentially replicating the power of the sun.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
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However, the nuclei of some atoms of hydrogen feature one proton and one neutron, too.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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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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“Foci.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foci. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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