focuses

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

Example Sentences

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The new business focuses on battery energy-storage systems for data centers, utilities and other industrial and commercial customers in the U.S.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

His research focuses on risk assessment and the reduction of contaminants in food, contributing to science based policies and improved public health.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Asked how many food tie-in deals Disney aims to strike per year, Breier said the company focuses on quality over quantity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

He focuses on body shape in training, tactics, physical details, forcing players to dedicate 70% of their time to football.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“In remembering to raise the question he prepared in advance, he gains the doctor’s full attention and focuses it on an issue of his choosing,” Lareau writes.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell