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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The July review should result in a strong, trilateral agreement that focuses on tomorrow’s economy.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

This focuses on saving enough money so that your investment income can cover most life expenses.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Oil futures resumed their decline and were again probing pre-war levels as the market focuses on increased flows out of the Persian Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

A story like Griffin’s is a source of concern for Dr. Samuli Kangaslampi, a researcher whose work at Finland’s Tampere University focuses on psychedelics and memory.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

“Which was…” She focuses on her pad to write this down.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini