real focus

noun

: a point at which rays (as of light) converge or from which they diverge

Examples of real focus in a Sentence

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Cognitive Demands Thinking strategically can be engaging and intellectually stimulating but can also be mentally exhausting, especially when adequate time and environments for real focus are absent. Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 But his real focus is actually preserving and sharing Navajo culture, both within his own community and outside. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024 Although Charlie’s struggles are the main focus of certainly the first half of the season, there’s a real focus on Elle’s struggles being a young trans woman. Abby Monteil, Them, 25 Sep. 2024 With the constant barrage of emails, meetings and distractions, finding real focus and productivity in your workday can be challenging. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for real focus 

Word History

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of real focus was in 1740

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“Real focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real%20focus. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

real focus

noun
: a point at which rays (as of light) converge or from which they diverge
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