Thesaurus results for FOCUS

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verb

Definition of focus

as in to concentrate

to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective try to focus your attention on the task at hand

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noun

ˈfō-kəs

as in center

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 compass

a guiding or motivating purpose or principle a wildlife conservation organization that seems to have lost its focus

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Instead, focus on physical barriers and habitat modification. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026 Kramer will kick off this session with a keynote focused on his vision for the Academy as a global film organization and the future of the Oscars. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

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The Giants’ focus will be on having their young guard healthy and ready for Week 1. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026 With democracy set to be a big focus for the 2028 campaign, having Philly's historic backdrop could be a bonus. — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for focus

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Forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, losing a word mid-sentence and feeling mentally slower are all common complaints during the menopause transition.

— Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2026
Dairy products including milk, cream, whey and milk protein concentrates.

— Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of concentrate

Noun

Rosignoli also recommended the Museo Civico Naturalistico-Archeologico in Vicenza, which has finds from Lake Fimon and Teatro Berga, an actual Roman theater that once stood in the city center.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The Fever played without center Aliyah Boston, who was sidelined by a right leg injury.

— Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of center

Noun

One direction changes with the prevailing winds instead of being anchored by an internal compass.

— Catherine Bell, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The accurate and robust biometric sensors include an optical heart rate sensor, electrical heart sensor for ECG, altimeter, ambient light sensor, a compass, a gyroscope, an underwater depth gauge, and more.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of compass

Noun

Along with trying to shave the Republican advantage in the district's dozen-plus rural counties, Bohannan is also trying to gain a foothold in its more urban and suburban hubs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
The Santa Fe Plaza, the center of the original Spanish walled city, remains the cultural hub of downtown.

— Dan Fellner, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of hub

Noun

Cleveland Police said a Volkswagen Passat carrying five members of the public was traveling the wrong way down the A66 highway near Middlesbrough and collided with a police vehicle on the same road going in the right direction.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Instead of constantly clutching it and taking it out of your bag for photos and map directions, a strap keeps your phone hands-free, secure, and instantly accessible.

— Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of direction

Noun

Drivers in the Iranian capital of Tehran are experiencing long lines at gas stations and temporary fuel shortages, according to Iranian news agencies, although authorities have insisted the overall fuel supply chain remains stable.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
The precedent for what happens when that capital moves quickly is March 2020, when a rapid unwind of leveraged positions contributed to a breakdown of Treasury-market liquidity severe enough to require Federal Reserve intervention.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of capital

Noun

Officers have been accused of using the technology to track people in their families and personal lives rather than for legitimate law enforcement purposes.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Its sturdy purpose is to guide and tow larger vessels through locks and busy lanes.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of purpose

Noun

The popular theatre was a cultural mecca that drew thousands to its operas, ballets and other public events, and hosted legendary greats including Maria Callas and Franco Zeffirelli.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The long-standing problem is that Skid Row is both a social service center and a mecca of drugs and other vices, with traps on every block.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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