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

Although the research focuses on marine snow, its implications extend to many environments where bacteria interact with mucus.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

Prevost was a passionate ambassador of Francis's encyclical "Laudato Si,'" which focuses on caring for the planet as "our common home."

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

The largest is Kellanova, which focuses on snacks, cereals, noodles and other food products like Eggo, Pringles and Pop-Tarts sold globally.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

McKinsey senior partner Alex Devereson, who focuses on AI in drug development, said the technology can design new experimental medicines quicker than before, but that doesn’t mean it is coming up with workable drugs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

Goudsmit s work focuses on what is known as Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, or PCP.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

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