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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
In its announcement Thursday, the Lucas has revealed the thematic compositions of the majority of these galleries, which range from focuses on specific artists to medium-specific hangs.
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Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Running April 23-May 3, the Canary Islands event returns with more than 100 titles spanning competition, retrospectives, live-score screenings and special focuses.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
That comprehensive toll is one of the central focuses of a key report by Geoffrey Roth, a Standing Rock Sioux descendant, former vice chair of the Permanent Forum, and board chair of the Indigenous Determinants of Health Alliance, an international Indigenous health advocacy nonprofit.
—Anita Hofschneider, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
With Boeing already releasing its first-quarter plane deliveries ahead of the quarter, one of the focuses on Wednesday will be on orders — both in its commercial and defense divisions — and the size of their backlogs.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
New studies by two major La Jolla medical research institutions explore aging and its effects on the brain, albeit with different focuses.
—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
Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Running April 23-May 3, the Canary Islands event returns with more than 100 titles spanning competition, retrospectives, live-score screenings and special focuses.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
That comprehensive toll is one of the central focuses of a key report by Geoffrey Roth, a Standing Rock Sioux descendant, former vice chair of the Permanent Forum, and board chair of the Indigenous Determinants of Health Alliance, an international Indigenous health advocacy nonprofit.
—Anita Hofschneider, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
With Boeing already releasing its first-quarter plane deliveries ahead of the quarter, one of the focuses on Wednesday will be on orders — both in its commercial and defense divisions — and the size of their backlogs.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
New studies by two major La Jolla medical research institutions explore aging and its effects on the brain, albeit with different focuses.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foci
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That includes homeless shelters, food pantries, group homes for those with developmental disabilities and substance abuse treatment centers, among others.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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According to Israeli campaign group Peace Now, 2025 saw record settlement expansion, further isolating Palestinian population centers.—
Molly Hunter,
NBC news,
2 May 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
Noun
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Climate politics may be stalled in some national capitals.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Demonstrations were being held from Seoul, Sydney and Jakarta to many European capitals and cities across the United States.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Staff were stationed throughout, giving runners directions, passing out water and cheering us on.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Regular service on the Tehran–Moscow route will operate on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in both directions, IRNA reported, citing officials with Mahan Air.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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While the travel-size bottles are not sold at major retailers, they could have been purchased at convenience stores or travel hubs, like airports or bodegas, between September 2024 and April 2026, the CPSC said.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Naoshima is one of several art hubs in Setouchi, an archipelago made up of thousands of islands scattered across the Seto Inland Sea.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The city has banned an arm in common use for lawful purposes by law-abiding citizens.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Jet fuel combustion produces not just CO₂ but also soot particles that serve as the nuclei for contrail clouds—thin cirrus clouds that capture solar radiation.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Core players giving their squad a high baseline is always vital in the playoffs, and the Ducks finally have some chance at hanging with other teams’ nuclei thanks to Carlsson and Gauthier’s ongoing emergence.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
19 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
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“Foci.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foci. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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