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focus

[foh-kuhs] / ˈfoʊ kəs /
NOUN
center or object of attention
Synonyms
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center of attention focal point
STRONG
center centerpiece cynosure limelight object polestar spotlight
WEAK
bull's eye target
Antonyms
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periphery
NOUN
central purpose or theme
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goal priority purpose
STRONG
aim subject theme thesis topic
WEAK
concentration core cornerstone emphasis gist heart
NOUN
place where activity or power is concentrated
Synonyms
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center headquarters heart hub locus mecca nerve center seat
WEAK
core cornerstone
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STRONG
margins outpost outskirts periphery
NOUN
point at which light or sound converge
Synonyms
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focal point prime focus
STRONG
concentration convergence point of convergence
VERB
direct attention to or concentrate on
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apply oneself to attend (to) concentrate engage fixate pay attention to pore over
STRONG
aim center centralize concenter fasten fix home in home in on hone in pinpoint rivet sharpen spotlight
WEAK
key on move in zero in zoom in
Antonyms
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distract scatter unravel wander
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disarrange disorganize disperse diverge divide separate
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abandon disregard ignore neglect

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The name change and cost-cutting are moves to focus on People’s digital operations, alongside the company’s increasing stake in MGM Resorts International, Chairman Barry Diller said in a letter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“Nothing about how we operate the business has changed, and our focus remains squarely on execution and long term value creation.”

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

On Tuesday, the Dodgers decided it made sense to have Shohei Ohtani just focus on pitching because he was pitching on five days’ rest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Deluard’s conclusion: “Analysts should spend less time worrying about the next recession,” and focus instead on margins and multiples.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

“My focus is the property seizure,” Dad says.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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