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 one of America’s most selective schools – Brown University, locus of the Graduate by Hilton Providence – announced $30M in budget cuts and saw its financial outlook downgraded to negative by Moody’s. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 When the problem is recast as overmedicalization and the solution as lifestyle, the locus of responsibility migrates. — Sunny Patel, STAT, 17 July 2026 Big Sky's newfound identity as a locus of wealth and power has caused consternation among some longtime residents, but many welcome the new energy. — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026 Two would be a major statement about the shifting locus of power in the women’s game. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for locus

Recent Examples of Synonyms for locus

Noun

These districts can be established within a city, county or cooperative area to create economic development projects like industrial sites, research facilities, job-training centers and distribution hubs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
The center will test uncrewed platforms under realistic operational conditions and threats, including degraded or denied communication environments.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of center

Noun

Further, while about 4,000 workers across Hartford HealthCare’s hospitals, ambulatory locations, and support functions will benefit from this increase, an additional 4,000 will benefit from compression adjustments, the documents show.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Haro said the family tried to keep all 30 of its full-time employees through the move, though some may not be able to make the commute to the new location.

— Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of location

Noun

These districts can be established within a city, county or cooperative area to create economic development projects like industrial sites, research facilities, job-training centers and distribution hubs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
Nearly a quarter of the world’s internet traffic reportedly passes through northern Virginia; London is largely served by two hubs in the Docklands and Slough.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of hub

Noun

Apple The venue also allows for broadcasting live performances, thanks to a setup that supports 16 or more cameras.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
The law is designed to give state and local authorities permission to bring down drones encroaching on airports and major venues.

— Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of venue

Noun

His American Dream Act would provide a five-year capital-gains tax exemption for homeowners 65 and older who sell their property to a first-time buyer.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
Across industries, women continue to take on roles with greater control over capital, strategy and technology at some of the world’s most consequential businesses.

— CNBC.com staff, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of capital

Noun

Hang Out On The Lawrenceville Lawn Another place at the heart of the community is the Lawrenceville Lawn, a giant greenspace that hosts regular events, concerts, and festivals.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
She had been told that Golden Collision was a good place to have work done.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of place

Noun

Named for the massive cliffs that stretch across 32 miles of shoreline, Calvert Cliffs is also a mecca for fossil hunters.

— Katie Riley, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
But for lovers of all things sweet and creamy, Cheesecake Funk is today a veritable mecca for those in the know.

— David Farley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of mecca

Noun

The company describes the site as the largest of its kind in the United States and plans to use it as part of an all-digital aerospace design and manufacturing system.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Sam’s son Rob Walton served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for more than two decades and remained on the board until 2024, per the Walmart corporate site.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026