focusing

ADJECTIVE

occupying

Synonyms

STRONG

absorbing attracting drawing engaging engrossing exacting exciting interesting monopolizing requiring utilizing

WEAK

concentrated upon concerned with

Antonyms

STRONG

boring repulsive unexciting unstimulating

WEAK

gone leaving removing

ADJECTIVE

refining

Synonyms

STRONG

civilizing clarifying cleaning cultivating distillation elevating honing improving perfecting polishing purifying sharpening

NOUN

concentration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorption combination consolidation

STRONG

application assembly centering centralization clustering compression concern congregation convergence converging debate deliberation fixing heed intensification narrowing need single-mindedness study unity

WEAK

amassing bringing to bear close attention coalescing compacting flocking huddling massing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

division parting separation severance

WEAK

dispersal scattering

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Last month Yamal became a goodwill ambassador for the group, focusing on the right to play and supporting children living through humanitarian emergencies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

Thompson, the job seeker, is looking for her next role in brand strategy, marketing or publicity, and is focusing her search on the tech, healthcare and entertainment sectors.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

“Malört is wisely focusing on the thing that makes it different, which is that it has a very polarizing taste.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Despite her love of romance, Aimee did question whether focusing on one genre would be the right move.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

Since my slime stuff is at Mom’s, I’m focusing on getting ready for the recital and practicing my music instead.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

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