focuses

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center of attraction n.
aim attention at v.

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

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focuses

The film focuses on the investigation that led to "The Facebook Files," a trove of statements and data leaked in 2021.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

“Production on ‘The Batman Part II’ has been temporarily paused while Matt Reeves focuses on a family matter,” DC Studios said in a Monday statement to Deadline and other outlets.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

During her breakfast show appearance, Thirlwall said Blue Planet, which focuses on the life of our seas and oceans, was her favourite TV show.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

It focuses on how many people need to be in a group before you should bet that two of them share the same birthday.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 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