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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
in the 19th century Paris was the focus of the art world
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as in compass
a guiding or motivating purpose or principle
a wildlife conservation organization that seems to have lost its focus
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as in to concentrate
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
try to focus your attention on the task at hand
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Recent Examples of focus
Martino Carrera, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
This strong alumni network, along with SCAD’s focus on collaboration and experiential learning, is a source of pride for Reeve-Rabb, who’s particularly excited for next year’s awards season.
—Spenser Mestel, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Fabiola Iza, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Based in California, Barlow’s career has focused on challenging DNA evidence, both in private practice and for the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office, her website states.
—Eric Levenson, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
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Noun
On Friday, the association, which has been supporting talents of different backgrounds with an original focus on the African continent, gathered industry figures at hip member’s club The Wilde to spotlight 10 fashion creatives.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
This strong alumni network, along with SCAD’s focus on collaboration and experiential learning, is a source of pride for Reeve-Rabb, who’s particularly excited for next year’s awards season.
—Spenser Mestel, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
Here, Gallardo’s work was represented eclectically: Clay sculptures stood alongside paintings with muted palettes and mournful figurations focusing on her mother’s unsuccessful ambition to paint professionally.
—Fabiola Iza, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Based in California, Barlow’s career has focused on challenging DNA evidence, both in private practice and for the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office, her website states.
—Eric Levenson, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for focus
Noun
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For years, a long-standing policy prevented federal immigration agents from making arrests at or near sensitive locations, including schools, places of worship, hospitals and health centers.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2025
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The big picture: The center offers low-cost (and sometimes free) exercise and recreation opportunities, including an indoor olympic swimming pool and the region's only year-round ice rink.—
Alex Golden,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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Advice for Founders For aspiring founders, your instincts are your most reliable compass.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, tools like the map and compass are unreadable at night.—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As wealth concentrated into fewer hands during the pandemic, places like the United Arab Emirates, for example, with its low-to-no-tax set-up became a popular refuge.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps that will be what Bradley and defensive coordinator Robert Saleh concentrate on this offseason — figuring out blitz packages that mesh with their defensive system.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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The telecommunications equipment factory was for years a hub of technical and white-collar jobs.—
Kevin Spear,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Casa Loewe is not only an emotional hub for art and culture enthusiasts but also a tangible embodiment of the brand’s artistic essence.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Geography can also give you a nudge in the right direction.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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There will also be standard shoulders in each direction between the bridge on First Avenue and the bridge over the West River, according to DOT.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Small-caps — which Fidelity defines as companies with market values between $300 million and $2 billion — typically have fewer financial resources, limited access to capital, and often rely heavily on debt.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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The crucial difference from last season is his belief in his own abilities to alter events to his own purposes.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Kennedy also claimed the reason the children were hospitalized was for quarantine purposes.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Those who love thrifting will also find the city a mecca for preloved vintage goods.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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The most urgent big-wave alert, a high surf warning, is in effect for parts of Hawaii, including surfing's mecca, the North Shore, where waves of 50 feet are possible Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC News,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focus. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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