1
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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2
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
Chicago has never been a locus of chain restaurants, unlike many cities in the south.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
Indeed, Georgetown is emerging as a locus of student resistance.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
This summer, his apples—and mountains and bathers and portraits of the solid citizens of Aix-en-Provence, his sunny, beloved birthplace—are the locus of a cornucopia of exhibitions and events that should astonish us.
—Air Mail, 14 June 2025
Source: Club financial statements With debt comes the cost of servicing it and, in truth, the locus of United fans’ ire all those years ago.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
Indeed, Georgetown is emerging as a locus of student resistance.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
This summer, his apples—and mountains and bathers and portraits of the solid citizens of Aix-en-Provence, his sunny, beloved birthplace—are the locus of a cornucopia of exhibitions and events that should astonish us.
—Air Mail, 14 June 2025
Source: Club financial statements With debt comes the cost of servicing it and, in truth, the locus of United fans’ ire all those years ago.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locus
Noun
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The Black Sabbath singer's coffin was driven along Broad Street in the city center.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
31 July 2025
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The account, originally meant to help fund both of their college expenses, has now become the center of a family disagreement.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Here’s a look at the shuttered retailers whose former locations are being revived by Spirit Halloween this season.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
5 Aug. 2025
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Wisconsin is one of six states getting new Raising Cane's locations in August.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Even flights between islands are less frequent and more expensive than most travelers realize, often requiring passengers to transit through hubs like San Juan, Miami, or Fort Lauderdale.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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Inside, buttons are something of a rarity, with the majority of the controls on the touchscreen in the steering wheel hub.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Unique Vibe: Elevated both literally and metaphorically—this venue perfectly balances Chicago skyline drama with cocktail craftsmanship.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The ceremony, which was preceded by a private religious ceremony, took place at Siempre — a modern wedding venue nestled in the Draper, Utah, mountains — in front of roughly 125 guests, including DWTS pros Lindsay Arnold, Witney Carson, Jenna Johnson, Britt Stewart and Emma Slater.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The alignment between capital and conscience strengthens cohesion.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Farming is a tough business, with many farmers in the Young Farmers survey reporting barriers such as lack of access to land or capital and high health care costs.—
Nara Schoenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Barricades will be put in place on the closed streets and will be monitored.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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Consumers who purchased the affected product are advised to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
Noun
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For the past few years, Lilly has made news by driving large-scale investments in the LEAP Innovation District, billed as a future manufacturing and tech mecca in Lebanon, Indiana.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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As Almeyda makes her journey towards this elusive mecca, both the idea of Palmares and Almeyda’s journey toward it feel like hallucinatory visions: Vibrantly conjured, indeed mythic in intention and impact.—
Irenosen Okojie
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The site has its issues—Why so few women in the top 50?—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
31 July 2025
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Visual Merchandising Audits Without Stepping Foot Inside For multi-location operators, quality control is a constant battle that traditionally required expensive site visits.—
Brianne Dezzutti,
Rolling Stone,
31 July 2025
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“Locus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locus. Accessed 14 Aug. 2025.
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