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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My analysis focuses on rolling five-year periods, and gold in fact may be a strong hedge over longer periods.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The plan to prevent a US outbreak of the New World Screwworm focuses on deploying hundreds of millions of genetically-altered sterile flies.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Her reporting focuses on aging, longevity and preventive care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Aiello, who focuses on protecting desert wildlife, fears they’ll be blocked this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

My whole being focuses into one wish: Please don’t let me be humiliated in front of Brian.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson