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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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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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Recent Examples of focus
Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2025
The focus is on af Klimt’s engagement with the natural world and exploration of spirituality in nature, juxtaposing detailed renderings of the Swedish flora that surrounded her with enigmatic abstract diagrams.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
Nicole Acosta, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Two other Android benchmarks focus on the CPU and GPU, respectively.
—PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
She was appointed a United Nations Messenger for Peace in 2008, with a focus on the prevention of HIV and the elimination of violence against women.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2025
The focus is on af Klimt’s engagement with the natural world and exploration of spirituality in nature, juxtaposing detailed renderings of the Swedish flora that surrounded her with enigmatic abstract diagrams.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
This week's episode of 20/20 focuses on the case and includes Moore, who was convicted of Shakespeare’s murder, exclusively speaking in a jailhouse call with ABC News’ Matt Gutman.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Two other Android benchmarks focus on the CPU and GPU, respectively.
—PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for focus
Noun
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The move comes on the heels of massive changes at the center, as President Trump fired the president and chairman in early February.—
Ashraf Khalil,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Research shows harboring resentment erodes your mental and physical health, consuming your thoughts, keeping the hurt at the center of your daily activities, weighing you down and depleting energy that could be channeled into more positive and creative directions.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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When the external map is confusing, your internal compass becomes your most reliable guide.—
Kathy Miller Perkins,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The works showcased come from the Kartell archive and include black and white shots that depict Kartell classic items such as the gold compass, or the little chair by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That’s because the best days in the market are often concentrated around the worst days in the market.—
Rick Unser,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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System combinations open the door to reimagining how care is delivered at every level— from expanding primary care access in rural communities to extending the reach of specialty services typically concentrated in urban areas.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These include plans for a Trump tower in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh and major hub Jeddah, real estate projects in Oman and further expansion in Abu Dhabi.—
Federico Maccioni,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this month, Xi visited Southeast Asia for the second time in less than two years, to strengthen ties with Vietnam and other key neighbors that have become transshipment hubs for Chinese goods.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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Hopkins said fire department personnel also monitor the outside air and wind direction, knowing that homes downwind are likely to smell the gas and call the fire department with concerns.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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So, one way to fix this is, fertilizing in spring with a citrus fertilizer, according to label directions.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On the other side of the Nile, which runs through the capital, Babakir Khalid, 2 months old, gasped for breath.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The pilot eventually managed to land the airplane outside Belize City after being forced to circle the airspace between northern Belize and the capital.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And then there's still a question after that, of meaning and purpose.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 Apr. 2025
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During questioning by Read's defense attorney, Faller said that the type of alcohol test done in a medical setting for the purpose of diagnosing health issues is different than the type of test used in forensics and relied upon in a court of law.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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There’s no shortage of wealth moving to Frankfurt, either, with the German city capitalizing on London’s tarnished reputation as a money-making mecca since Brexit.—
Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Neales described the Smoke Freaks headquarters as a mecca for barbecuing, grilling and smoking with 24 different pieces of equipment, from a big Texas offset smoker to 55-gallon metal drums.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focus. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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