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also focussed
1
as in immersed
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 all
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 concentrated
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
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Even after winning gold, Liu is more focused on bottling up the feeling of her skate instead.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2026
While a vineyard this size could produce one and a half times the amount of wine made by the two brands (the Guttersens also sell grapes to Drumwright and Kaplan for Vida Valiente’s High Ranch bottling), the couple wanted to maintain extremely small, focused project.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
May can bring media status, focused ambition, a clear path ahead and plenty of support.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, comparison baskets were smaller for stores that were more focused on private-label brands or specialty goods that had fewer items in common with Walmart, SRG’s baseline retailer.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Our priority today is to build a more focused, agile company, with stronger teams that strike the right balance between senior expertise and young talent and who are well positioned to deliver the highest quality games.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
This isn’t a reinvention, but a focused refinement of Sony’s already strong approach.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
The tough decisions - such as the Tyco merger and divestitures - laid the groundwork for a more focused, adaptable company.
—Nia Bowers, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
The Lightning entered on a 22-game winning streak, focused on defense and led by a senior point guard worthy of a duel against the Knights’ star point guard.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Sara Diggins is a visual journalist at the Austin American-Statesman, focused on local news and issues impacting Central Texas.
—Sara Diggins, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
It now is focused on making sure highlights are available on TikTok, while also offering lighter content.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Due to the feelings-focused Moon in your 9th House of Journeys uplifting Pluto in your 5th House of Originality, play and discovery blend into progress.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
While the investigation focused on the UC system, the lawsuit is about findings at UCLA.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Too many leaders are focused on job loss.
—May Habib, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
The project does not include renovations but instead is focused on cleaning up the property and attempting to protect it from vandals and trespassers, according to GDC.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The property is foodie-focused with 12 restaurants, and feels deeply rooted in place with local art and design.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Even after winning gold, Liu is more focused on bottling up the feeling of her skate instead.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2026
While a vineyard this size could produce one and a half times the amount of wine made by the two brands (the Guttersens also sell grapes to Drumwright and Kaplan for Vida Valiente’s High Ranch bottling), the couple wanted to maintain extremely small, focused project.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
May can bring media status, focused ambition, a clear path ahead and plenty of support.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, comparison baskets were smaller for stores that were more focused on private-label brands or specialty goods that had fewer items in common with Walmart, SRG’s baseline retailer.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Our priority today is to build a more focused, agile company, with stronger teams that strike the right balance between senior expertise and young talent and who are well positioned to deliver the highest quality games.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
This isn’t a reinvention, but a focused refinement of Sony’s already strong approach.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
The tough decisions - such as the Tyco merger and divestitures - laid the groundwork for a more focused, adaptable company.
—Nia Bowers, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Sun Princess aims to appeal to active and relaxation-focused passengers, groups, families, and couples.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
The Lightning entered on a 22-game winning streak, focused on defense and led by a senior point guard worthy of a duel against the Knights’ star point guard.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Sara Diggins is a visual journalist at the Austin American-Statesman, focused on local news and issues impacting Central Texas.
—Sara Diggins, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
It now is focused on making sure highlights are available on TikTok, while also offering lighter content.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Due to the feelings-focused Moon in your 9th House of Journeys uplifting Pluto in your 5th House of Originality, play and discovery blend into progress.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
While the investigation focused on the UC system, the lawsuit is about findings at UCLA.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Too many leaders are focused on job loss.
—May Habib, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
The project does not include renovations but instead is focused on cleaning up the property and attempting to protect it from vandals and trespassers, according to GDC.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
Adjective
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The hotel has over 100 works of art, and stepping into the hotel is like an immersed tour in the atmosphere of traditional oriental aesthetics and modern art.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Its vibrant culinary scene, renowned abundance of street art, and connection to Indigenous civilizations leave travelers feeling immersed and enriched.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Supervising sound editor Laia Casanovas, re-recording mixer Yasmina Praderas and production sound mixer Amanda Villavieja are the first all-women sound team to be nominated.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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The all-Arab creative team was a deliberate choice.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Looking at the full year, the picture brightened as SMCP honed its full-price strategy and concentrated on improving brand perception.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
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But the impact appeared concentrated in one area of the farm complex, with other nearby buildings left largely intact.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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
Adjective
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Offer it your time and undivided attention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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Several staff members and students also spoke to Allen’s willingness to engage with them personally and give her undivided attention.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And for a few hours on a Sunday morning at least, on a February day without the NFL or the NBA All-Star Game or the Daytona 500, this likeable group of American hockey players riveted a nation, and maybe even united the country.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
22 Feb. 2026
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The oral arguments Wednesday were the latest twist in the sprawling Murdaugh saga that has riveted the public and spawned true crime documentaries, podcasts and books.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Culex are more interested in biting birds rather than humans and are California’s primary spreader of West Nile virus.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The two-time Democratic presidential candidate is not interested in regulating AI or taxing its externalities.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Built for mass production and rapid delivery The HAVOC Missile System is centered on the company’s Draper liquid rocket engine.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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The only unsettled matter coming into the contest centered on whether or not LAFC stars Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga, who combined for four goals and three assists in the first leg, would play with the team navigating a stretch of four games over 12 days.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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