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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 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 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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foci
Noun
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His first business ventures were reportedly an internet café and gaming centers in the provincial capital Fuzhou.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Southeastern Wisconsin has become the latest hot spot for some of the largest tech companies – Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle – to spend billions on build data centers to further artificial intelligence programming.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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This dark side to Gen Z’s millennial backlash and desire to relive the turn of the millennium is showing signs of mutating in disturbing and unprecedented directions.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The majority of cheesecake recipes call for the use of a springform pan in the directions.—
Molly Allen,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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By September, the Soviets had lost not only all the territorial gains of the 1939 Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact with Germany, including the Baltic states, Moldavia, and western parts of Ukraine and Belarus, but also the capitals of those two republics, first Minsk and then Kyiv.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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It is meant to be spent with existing other capitals.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Unlike his own travails under Cruyff, Lineker says that Flick’s 4-3-3 shape suits Barca’s current England attacker Rashford, who has five goals and four assists in 12 appearances since joining on a season-long loan from Manchester United.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Operational and logistical challenges posed by new regulations and sustainability goals will also be addressed.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While Big Band music has roots tracing back to New Orleans, its major hubs included New York, Chicago and Kansas City.—
Alexa Stone
Updated October 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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Terranea Cove Beach Rancho Palos Verdes is a coastal enclave in southern Los Angeles County that provides a slower pace than the city’s more populous hubs.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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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During the past two Starship flight tests in August and October, though, SpaceX got things back on track with two successful missions that reached new objectives.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Foci.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foci. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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