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

That independence is designed to ensure the accreditor focuses on education quality.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Phase one, to be completed within three years, focuses on removing combustible material within five feet of the house.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Strategy also focuses on weapons systems, which corporations build for lots of money and legislators approve for lots of factory jobs.

From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026

Quantum physics, developed in the early 20th century, instead focuses on atoms and subatomic particles.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026

He clicks the pen several times as he focuses on my chart.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day