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

Dr Nicola Stock is an associate professor whose work focuses on the psychological impact of appearance-altering conditions such as a cleft lip.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Treatment typically focuses on reducing symptoms and maintaining mobility.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026

A budget that focuses primarily on supporting households while retaining a commitment to fiscal credibility should have limited implications for both gilt yields and sterling, as well as for the economy, according to SEB’s Meuller.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

The Financial Times focuses on Anthropic, and what it says is set to be one of the largest ever initial public offerings.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

“I told you before that the third stage of initiation focuses on mental preparation,” he says.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

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