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focus

[foh-kuhs] / ˈfoʊ kəs /
NOUN
center or object of attention
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center of attention focal point
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center centerpiece cynosure limelight object polestar spotlight
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bull's eye target
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periphery
NOUN
central purpose or theme
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goal priority purpose
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aim subject theme thesis topic
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concentration core cornerstone emphasis gist heart
NOUN
place where activity or power is concentrated
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center headquarters heart hub locus mecca nerve center seat
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core cornerstone
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margins outpost outskirts periphery
NOUN
point at which light or sound converge
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focal point prime focus
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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
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aim center centralize concenter fasten fix home in home in on hone in pinpoint rivet sharpen spotlight
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key on move in zero in zoom in
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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

Example Sentences

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The Dadaesque life of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham continues to be a central focus of this newsletter, and folks: You just never know.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

“My focus was on not understanding war and hatred and bigotry,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

When Freeman first vanished, there was huge focus on his skills as a bushman.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Marketing chief Kate Rouch is also stepping back to focus on recovery from cancer, with plans to return to a less-expansive role.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

‘I just think we should focus on our life here and now. Just in case we have to face the possibility that we don’t see them again.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.