1
as in centers
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
an area of the Southwest that has been the locus of a number of New Agey movements
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2
as in locations
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
the locus of brightness occurs where the rays of sunlight converge in front of the lens
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loci
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Painter centers on a young woman, trained from a young age, who must employ every skill in her arsenal to rescue her father after he is kidnapped.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025 -
Much of the consternation centers around a 120-foot cell tower located 130 feet from the school.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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The brisket burger can be found at Feather & Flame at stand 427 in December, while the pizza is at Anaheim Pizza at stand 210 (additional Anaheim Pizza locations will open at sections 203 and 418 in December).—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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Although further details on the tribute were kept under wraps, organizers said the ceremony will be characterized by an unprecedented, widespread format, with activations planned in key locations scattered across Northern Italy.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Additional air travel delays and cancellations are possible Monday for major hubs like Washington, DC, New York City and Boston.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The company was founded in 1948 in Civitanova Marche — one of Italy’s main shoes manufacturing hubs — by Giuseppe and Cecilia Paciotti, Cesare and Paola’s parents.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Weddings caught in shutdown chaos Nuptials planned amid the federal government shutdown are in limbo as popular wedding venues shutter or experience low staffing.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Federal investigators have uncovered a massive black-market supply chain flooding bars, venues and homes with counterfeit liquor.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are three competing impulses from three capitals.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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For example, applicants from Afghanistan would largely need to apply in Islamabad, Pakistan, and those from Russia would need to apply from the capitals of Poland, Kazakhstan or Uzbekistan.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, new energy shines through with international flavors at places such as Salt City Market, along with a buzzy bar culture that arguably rivals those of much larger cities.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Even underground facilities are usually impossible to build in these places, because the construction sites get targeted.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2025
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One of the Royal Film Commission’s main focuses is to host productions that can elevate the country’s profile internationally, particularly those that shoot Jordan for Jordan.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Watt and defensive lineman Cameron Heyward will be the focuses of the Patriots’ protection plan with edge-rusher Alex Highsmith (one sack, 3 QB hits last week) ruled out.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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What To Know A public-benefit company, Afaxys has operations that include a group purchasing organization that serves more than 6,700 health care sites and the launch of multiple contraceptive products.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The park service manages more than 130 sites that highlight places related to significant figures and events in American history.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Loci.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loci. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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