Thesaurus results for LOCUS

locus

noun

ˈlō-kəs

Definition of locus

as in center

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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Relevance

as in location

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 locus Even aside from the war games, chips seem to have become a locus of secrecy and international intrigue. — Rakesh Kumar, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 Casablanca is another clear reference point for an episode in which a café serves as a locus of intrigue for a resistance group fighting against oppressive invaders. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 The lifetime plan includes 52 interactive micro-lessons, 11 core memory skills, 140 virtual loci, unlimited practice attempts, and a distraction-free, ad-free experience. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026 When the problem is recast as overmedicalization and the solution as lifestyle, the locus of responsibility migrates. — Sunny Patel, STAT, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for locus

Recent Examples of Synonyms for locus

Noun

The Clippers were without center Isaiah Jackson (groin), as well as former Pelicans star Brandon Ingram (heel), who is close to his debut for his new team.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
At least 55 Ukrainians were killed Monday when Russia bombed a school building used as a shelter and aid center in Zaporizhzhia, one of the deadliest incidents of a conflict in its fifth year.

— Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of center

Noun

The remote location has also attracted many politicians, dignitaries and peace talks over the years, including American president Jimmy Carter and, more recently, the 2024 Ukraine peace summit attended by Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
In some locations, the visibility was limited to one-quarter mile by dense fog.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of location

Noun

Yet the group would help transform that club and Max’s Kansas City into hubs for punk bands and the avant-garde such as Blondie, the Ramones and Talking Heads.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Alaska could be transformed into a major data center hub following a new assessment of natural gas resources in the region which appear big enough to power huge advanced computing and AI sites.

— Oliver Trapnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of hub

Noun

Macklemore said owners of the venues where the Sheeran tour had been scheduled demanded he be removed.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Even though a hospital, concert venue and soccer stadium are coming to Sacramento’s Railyards, the district may not see new residential construction for several years.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of venue

Noun

Keithsolis Brown and Darrell Burke were arrested Tuesday and both face capital murder charges.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
With the balance of power in Tallahassee at stake, Miami’s Republican state senators fended off tough challenges Tuesday night, while Democratic candidates flipped several South Florida state House seats for the minority party in Florida’s capital.

— Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of capital

Noun

His burial site, at Machpelah Cemetery in New York City, has long been a Halloween gathering place.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Sidney Crosby scored two goals while moving into sole possession of sixth place on the NHL's career scoring list, and the Pittsburgh Penguins snapped their four-game skid with a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of place

Noun

In the winter, this is one-horse town completely transforms into a mecca for serious backcountry skiers.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
But in the eight years since that location opened its doors, the brand has grown, and the mall has evolved from small art galleries into a vintage mecca.

— Max Berlinger, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of mecca

Noun

These attributes will be increasingly important when robots are deployed to rescue sites and even used in less dangerous settings like hospitality and in multilevel offices, factories and houses.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Officials also extended voting hours at three polling sites in Pennsylvania and five in North Carolina after technical issues created delays.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026