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
In April 2024, student groups at DePaul University, a longtime locus of student organizing in solidarity with Palestine, launched an encampment to protest the war, joining demonstrations on campuses across the country.
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Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
In fact, shadow is the locus where light, space, and the passage of time converge.
—Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 14 May 2025
The Texas Hill Country AVA also serves as the locus of wine tourism in the state—as well as home base for much of the state’s wine production, despite its distance from the major growing region in the state, the Texas High Plains.
—Colleen C. Myles, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Abby, Dina, and Jesse, all new additions this season, can be more fully formed than the secondary characters of season one, while Ellie in particular becomes the locus for the show’s biggest moral questions.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
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Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
In fact, shadow is the locus where light, space, and the passage of time converge.
—Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 14 May 2025
The Texas Hill Country AVA also serves as the locus of wine tourism in the state—as well as home base for much of the state’s wine production, despite its distance from the major growing region in the state, the Texas High Plains.
—Colleen C. Myles, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Abby, Dina, and Jesse, all new additions this season, can be more fully formed than the secondary characters of season one, while Ellie in particular becomes the locus for the show’s biggest moral questions.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locus
Noun
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Dressmaker and activist Mary Dickerson (top row, center) inspires a character in HBO's The Gilded Age.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
8 July 2025
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For players such as Chicago Sky center and WNBPA secretary Elizabeth Williams, this growth is a sign of necessary change.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Cities include strategic locations with substantial market penetration, such as Washington, D.C., where the brand sees significant growth potential and is preparing to launch a new permanent store.—
Brin Snelling,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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District managers normally oversee about 10 locations and weren’t previously part of the hiring process at the store level.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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The Southeast Queens hub opened in 2011 and would expand as part of its $5.5 billion proposal to add table games such as blackjack and poker, over 1,000 new hotel rooms, a 7,000-seat performance venue and more than 10 acres of public greenspace.—
Téa Kvetenadze,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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The California hub achieved a strong index score of 60.7, bolstered by a high rating of 84/100 on FlightRadar24.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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As brands trim budgets and try to convey a feeling of exclusivity with intimate venues, editors are increasingly struggling to secure invitations.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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The passport offers deals at 40 Windsor businesses, including coffee shops, boutiques and access to arts and entertainment venues, according to the campaign's website.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
7 July 2025
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General manager Kevin Cheveldayoff had thought about trading down from 28th to acquire more draft capital.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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The study is based on per capital daily news consumption, according to SmartNews.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
Noun
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The Blues get a favorable semifinal matchup vs. Fluminense (which is currently in sixth place after a 6-2-3 start to the 2025 Brazilian Serie A campaign).—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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But there’s a problem: Some of the most punishing tariffs aren’t designed to remain in place that long.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
Noun
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No place on earth draws more fanatics than Penang, the world’s mecca for durian lovers.—
Tom Downey,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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Indianapolis has become a mecca for those activities as the home of the Indy 500 and the Pacers (who came up just short of winning the NBA crown this year).—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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The obituary section of the Kerrville community news site was dotted with tributes to victims, including Eastland.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
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The state decided to build the facility at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, a remote site used for flight training.—
Dara Kam,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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“Locus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locus. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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