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also focussed
1
as in interested
having the mind fixed on something
was focused on the football game and didn't hear me knock
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2
as in concentrated
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern
a focused effort to provide shelter for the homeless during the winter
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also focussed
as in centered
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 focused
Ella Cerón, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Apply design thinking throughout to boost creativity, stay user-focused, and foster cross-team collaboration, while leveraging digital tools for real-time knowledge sharing and iterative development.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
My foundation is very focused on trying to scale one-on-one relationships to have an impact on the issues that concern all of us.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
The concern is that Corporate America is often far too focused on pleasing the notoriously fickle stock market and not paying enough attention to longer-term challenges and opportunities.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Making friends in a new city takes time; McLaughlin was too focused on her career for that.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
These are when our brains are most receptive to the kind of focused processing that reading requires.
—Jessica Ewing
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Despite those concerns, the S & P 500 and the Nasdaq soared to intraday record highs on Monday, as investor interest in artificial intelligence solutions fuels demand for shares of AI-focused companies, including OpenAI, Meta and Google .
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Even as the macroenvironment signals uncertainty, Materazzo said the company is focused on continuing to deliver on its legacy and invest in its brand.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Charles is also the founder of a creative collective, Future of Creatives, which is focused on amplifying women of color and other underrepresented creators.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
These developments led to reform movements that focused on social welfare, including the advent of labor unions, minimum wages, women’s rights, an end to child labor, and universal education.
—Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Rethinking foam design Traditionally, foam design has focused on maintaining a constant stress plateau, with iterations aimed at optimizing mechanical properties alone.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Armed with a core filled with exciting young pieces, the Giants are focused on building out for the future.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The program initially focused on reducing gun violence.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Modern breeders have focused not just on leaf color, but on traits including leaf size and shape.
—Margaret Roach, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
These hardworking and focused kids can dress up as worker bees.
—Ella Cerón, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Apply design thinking throughout to boost creativity, stay user-focused, and foster cross-team collaboration, while leveraging digital tools for real-time knowledge sharing and iterative development.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
My foundation is very focused on trying to scale one-on-one relationships to have an impact on the issues that concern all of us.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
The concern is that Corporate America is often far too focused on pleasing the notoriously fickle stock market and not paying enough attention to longer-term challenges and opportunities.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Making friends in a new city takes time; McLaughlin was too focused on her career for that.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
These are when our brains are most receptive to the kind of focused processing that reading requires.
—Jessica Ewing
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Despite those concerns, the S & P 500 and the Nasdaq soared to intraday record highs on Monday, as investor interest in artificial intelligence solutions fuels demand for shares of AI-focused companies, including OpenAI, Meta and Google .
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
The second certification is an advanced program that’s focused on industry leaders including people managers, C-suite personnel, and high-potential employees.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Even as the macroenvironment signals uncertainty, Materazzo said the company is focused on continuing to deliver on its legacy and invest in its brand.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Charles is also the founder of a creative collective, Future of Creatives, which is focused on amplifying women of color and other underrepresented creators.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
These developments led to reform movements that focused on social welfare, including the advent of labor unions, minimum wages, women’s rights, an end to child labor, and universal education.
—Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Rethinking foam design Traditionally, foam design has focused on maintaining a constant stress plateau, with iterations aimed at optimizing mechanical properties alone.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Armed with a core filled with exciting young pieces, the Giants are focused on building out for the future.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The program initially focused on reducing gun violence.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Modern breeders have focused not just on leaf color, but on traits including leaf size and shape.
—Margaret Roach, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
Adjective
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Saudi Arabia is reportedly interested in acquiring Turkey’s upcoming TF Kaan stealth jet.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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But those defenses, more then Vrabel's new unit, were interested in gap control and keeping everything in front of them rather then penetration and creating negative plays.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And while hair perfumes are typically less concentrated and contain less alcohol (to prevent dryness), our testers appreciated that the scent lingers all day long.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Bank for International Settlements warns that sudden redemptions, in a concentrated market, could force issuers to sell T-bills quickly, pushing yields higher and amplifying volatility.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Get corporations on board with stopping abuse There’s a growing movement centered on the idea that the power of consumers can be leveraged to end agricultural abuses.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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The space shuttle program, NASA's fourth human spaceflight campaign, centered around using the iconic spacecraft to transport crew and cargo from Earth to orbit.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The challenge for leaders is to see the sign in the window, ask the right questions, and take responsibility for ensuring that what’s communicated matches intent.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Still, the soon-to-be former Prime Minister seems intent on using his message to return Japan to a more reconciliatory position before his departure.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Borglum became involved in the Mount Rushmore project in 1924, including choosing the mountain to host carvings of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Lincoln, the National Park Service reports.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Early last Friday, a vehicle struck Stacy Denton, 71, on Morena Boulevard in Bay Park, after which the involved motorist drove off, authorities said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cryer is similarly observant toward Sheen’s extended public meltdown, an early inflection point in the social media era in which onlookers got an exhilarating blow-by-blow of one man’s downward spiral.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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They’re perfectly matched — Julian is the quiet, observant one while Fleur is chatty, outgoing and ambitious.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Entrepreneurs who report higher well-being are more engaged in their businesses, thereby fueling their incentive to grow their ventures.—
Samantha Dewalt,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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The majority of commenters agreed that the engaged couple were not in the wrong and that the in-laws were overreacting and being too sensitive.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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