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

The cornea was an especially intriguing target because its precise curvature determines how effectively the eye focuses light.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 29, 2026

Though the Daily Mail also previews Burnham's speech on Tuesday, it focuses on the prime minister's intention to set out plans for greater state control of water, energy and housing.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

The most recent note focuses on energy, with Europe highly dependent on imports from increasingly unreliable sources and at relatively high prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Finance focuses on practical money skills, while economics develops understanding of broader financial systems.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026

She focuses only on him, pulling everything that he is with her as she breaks herself apart.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern