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

But there are already worries that this might become a fictional narrative unless he also focuses even more on the here and now.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Roy focuses on her remaining children and her work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Conventional retirement planning focuses on what you should do for 30 or 40 years to be financially prepared.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

Benedict Cumberbatch is a wryly charming presenter for this climate crisis documentary that focuses on the positive.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

She focuses her attention on the chopping block, which is covered in onions, garlic, and cumin seeds.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan