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focus

[foh-kuhs] / ˈfoʊ kəs /
NOUN
center or object of attention
Synonyms
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center of attention focal point
STRONG
center centerpiece cynosure limelight object polestar spotlight
WEAK
bull's eye target
Antonyms
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periphery
NOUN
central purpose or theme
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goal priority purpose
STRONG
aim subject theme thesis topic
WEAK
concentration core cornerstone emphasis gist heart
NOUN
place where activity or power is concentrated
Synonyms
STRONG
center headquarters heart hub locus mecca nerve center seat
WEAK
core cornerstone
Antonyms
STRONG
margins outpost outskirts periphery
NOUN
point at which light or sound converge
Synonyms
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focal point prime focus
STRONG
concentration convergence point of convergence
VERB
direct attention to or concentrate on
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apply oneself to attend (to) concentrate engage fixate pay attention to pore over
STRONG
aim center centralize concenter fasten fix home in home in on hone in pinpoint rivet sharpen spotlight
WEAK
key on move in zero in zoom in
Antonyms
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distract scatter unravel wander
STRONG
disarrange disorganize disperse diverge divide separate
WEAK
abandon disregard ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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Yet “The Boys of Dungeon Lane” doesn’t strictly limit its focus to the distant past.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

He has a legal background, a skillset designed to allow Bompastor to focus more on on‑field matters and less on the administrative work.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

A huge landfill situated about six kilometers outside of Ushuaia has been the focus of intense speculation.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

That is the distinction investors should focus on.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Clare crept forward, his focus narrowed on the bearish boy.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 1

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