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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
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2025
The best CEOs are less worried about how their own reputation might fare in the transition, and more focused on how the change will impact the institution moving forward.
—Kurt Strovink, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Open, honest communication and advocacy are key to minimizing harm and ensuring every decision remains focused on what’s best for our students.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Another insider also explained that Anne, who has completed more than 470 official engagements at home and abroad in the past year (more than any other member of the British royal family), is too focused on her role as a princess to get involved in family drama.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025
Now in its eleventh year, and fourth with Tridente at the helm, the event is heavily focused on its pitching competitions for drama, documentaries and animation.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Today’s products aren’t about reliving the tried-and-true look, and are, instead, more focused on modernizing it.
—Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
She's been super focused on work commitments and hasn't seen Travis much.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Los Angeles is solely focused on winning a championship with Doncic leading the way.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Webb Wright, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
Labor In a section of the report focused on workers’ rights and safety, the NCP reiterates its gripes about lack of supplier audit documentation and adherence to local law rather than international standards.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
There is the man who is fiercely focused on football, and there is the non-football, nature-loving Nuno.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Aflamuna is a nonprofit organization focused on nurturing independent Arab cinema in such a way that also intersects with contemporary social, political, and cultural developments.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Yong Chen, professor of biostatistics and director of the Center for Health AI and Synthesis of Evidence (CHASE) at the University of Pennsylvania, and his colleagues focused on people 21 and younger to better understand how COVID-19 reinfection affects health.
—Alice Park, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
While Goodall focused on chimps, Dian Fossey studied gorillas and Birutė Galdikas studied orangutans.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Remaining focused on the same thing.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
But the argument also focused on the wave of construction leading to a global gas glut and cratering prices.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The former featured a more straightforward pop sound, while the latter was heavily R&B-focused.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2025
The best CEOs are less worried about how their own reputation might fare in the transition, and more focused on how the change will impact the institution moving forward.
—Kurt Strovink, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Open, honest communication and advocacy are key to minimizing harm and ensuring every decision remains focused on what’s best for our students.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Another insider also explained that Anne, who has completed more than 470 official engagements at home and abroad in the past year (more than any other member of the British royal family), is too focused on her role as a princess to get involved in family drama.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025
Now in its eleventh year, and fourth with Tridente at the helm, the event is heavily focused on its pitching competitions for drama, documentaries and animation.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Today’s products aren’t about reliving the tried-and-true look, and are, instead, more focused on modernizing it.
—Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
She's been super focused on work commitments and hasn't seen Travis much.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Los Angeles is solely focused on winning a championship with Doncic leading the way.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
Simon Goldstein, an associate professor focused on philosophy and AI at the University of Hong Kong, has also made this case.
—Webb Wright, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
Labor In a section of the report focused on workers’ rights and safety, the NCP reiterates its gripes about lack of supplier audit documentation and adherence to local law rather than international standards.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
There is the man who is fiercely focused on football, and there is the non-football, nature-loving Nuno.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Aflamuna is a nonprofit organization focused on nurturing independent Arab cinema in such a way that also intersects with contemporary social, political, and cultural developments.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Yong Chen, professor of biostatistics and director of the Center for Health AI and Synthesis of Evidence (CHASE) at the University of Pennsylvania, and his colleagues focused on people 21 and younger to better understand how COVID-19 reinfection affects health.
—Alice Park, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
While Goodall focused on chimps, Dian Fossey studied gorillas and Birutė Galdikas studied orangutans.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Remaining focused on the same thing.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
But the argument also focused on the wave of construction leading to a global gas glut and cratering prices.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
Adjective
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At an August meeting, Hardtke said the town board heard from data center companies interested in the site.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Leaders may be especially interested in data on how AI is impacting competition and jobs.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As the cone eroded over time, olivine crystals became concentrated in this area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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There’s no downtown per se in Mentone, but a concentrated quarter-mile stretch of State 117 encompasses most of the retail fun.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the middle innings, the spotlight centered on Jacob Misiorowski, the 6-foot-7 rookie right-hander who merited an invitation to the All-Star Game this summer after only five starts.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Allegations about who this other woman could be have centered on a young guitarist who has performed with Urban, Maggie Baugh.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Another plan for the Excelsior Club While the council seems intent on moving forward with Kennedy’s revitalization plans, The Charlotte Museum of History’s CEO would like to save the building.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the meantime, Simmons — in his first season at FIU — is intent on upgrading his roster for 2026.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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All involved parties have been identified, and no further individuals are being sought by detectives.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Oct. 2025
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Gordon is now heavily involved with Perfect Game, the world’s largest and most comprehensive scouting organization.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Not everyone in the crowd is equally observant.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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In 2008, a constitutional amendment stripped the Grand Duke of his political role, after Guillaume’s father Henri refused to ratify the government’s vote allowing euthanasia; the royals are observant Catholics.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Swift, the superstar singer, and Kelce, the three-time Super Bowl champion, became engaged in August.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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This album is Swift’s first as an engaged woman and her first since the Eras tour concluded in December 2024.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
3 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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