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focuses

NOUN

center of attraction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

focal point spotlight target

STRONG

center core cynosure headquarters heart hub limelight locus polestar seat

WEAK

bull's eye meeting place nerve center point of convergence

Antonyms

STRONG

exterior exteriority outside periphery surface

VERB

aim attention at

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attract concentrate direct fixate meet put

STRONG

adjust center centralize concenter convene converge fasten fix join pinpoint rivet sharpen spotlight sweat

WEAK

bring out home in home in on hone in key on knuckle down move in pour it on zero in zoom in

Antonyms

STRONG

disarrange disorganize disperse divide ignore scatter separate

WEAK

neglect

Example Sentences

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Researchers say this strategy differs from many traditional Alzheimer's therapies because it focuses on repairing the brain's own infrastructure instead of simply attacking plaques directly.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

She said that "the White Lotus is about people who are super rich", whereas Two Weeks in August focuses on "relatively normal people with normal concerns".

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The company, which focuses exclusively on powering AI models, boosted the number of shares in the offering to 30 million from 28 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The next trial is scheduled for August 3 and focuses on the death of Michael Ryan of Ireland.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Vivian comes into the room, glances around, focuses on Molly, and smiles, seemingly unsurprised to see her.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline