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

Constellation Software, which focuses on acquiring smaller software firms, reported organic growth of 3%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

Direct Relief is a nonprofit organization that focuses on providing medical resources to populations facing crisis and emergency situations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

The pessimism focuses on AI potentially leading to layoffs and less hiring.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

It's a strategy that focuses on how apps are designed, not what is posted on them, essentially sidestepping the broad immunity internet sites enjoy in the US regarding content created by their users.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

He turns his head and focuses a bright eye on me.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth