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as in centers
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
in the 19th century Paris was the focus of the art world
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as in compasses
a guiding or motivating purpose or principle
a wildlife conservation organization that seems to have lost its focus
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Recent Examples of foci
And similar to last year, one of the focuses will be on revitalizing and converting older buildings into modern office spaces, apartments and hotels.
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Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Remembered for mental health outreach One of Codey's main focuses was on mental health.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Cyril took the court with two primary focuses — more poise and less emotion — and turned in his best performance of the season.
—Olivia Sayer, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Because Los Gatos and Saratoga are both in high wildfire risk zones, Page also highlighted fire preparation was one of his focuses for the year.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
As a whole, this list offers perspectives on the varied approaches and focuses of the study of public space.
—JSTOR Daily, 14 Nov. 2025
This light and airy decorating focuses on modern furniture paired with seaside colors and accents.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025
Deliver Me from Nowhere focuses on Bruce Springsteen in the midst of a depressive episode, struggling to create something meaningful and finite, while suicidal ideation plays discordant sounds in his head.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
One of the Royal Film Commission’s main focuses is to host productions that can elevate the country’s profile internationally, particularly those that shoot Jordan for Jordan.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Remembered for mental health outreach One of Codey's main focuses was on mental health.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Cyril took the court with two primary focuses — more poise and less emotion — and turned in his best performance of the season.
—Olivia Sayer, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Because Los Gatos and Saratoga are both in high wildfire risk zones, Page also highlighted fire preparation was one of his focuses for the year.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
As a whole, this list offers perspectives on the varied approaches and focuses of the study of public space.
—JSTOR Daily, 14 Nov. 2025
This light and airy decorating focuses on modern furniture paired with seaside colors and accents.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025
Deliver Me from Nowhere focuses on Bruce Springsteen in the midst of a depressive episode, struggling to create something meaningful and finite, while suicidal ideation plays discordant sounds in his head.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
One of the Royal Film Commission’s main focuses is to host productions that can elevate the country’s profile internationally, particularly those that shoot Jordan for Jordan.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foci
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Today, the training centers provide lactation and feeding rooms, and the USOPC offers everything from physical and mental health support to nutritional planning and postpartum recovery strategies.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Much of that will go toward AI, including chips and data centers.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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In ordinary magnetic materials, unpaired electrons behave like tiny compasses and eventually align with one another.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Jan. 2026
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Over 1,000 years ago, explorers began using compasses, typically made with a floating cork or piece of wood with a magnetized needle in it, to find their way.—
Scott Brame,
The Conversation,
16 Dec. 2025
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Both parties have since agreed to hold follow-on discussions after consultations with their capitals, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Milan is one of the fashion capitals of the world, of course—but the city truly has something to offer for any curious traveler with a craving for art, design, and culinary pleasures.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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There’s a dusty cloud surrounding the central, contracting star, and that cloud is strongly suspected to be disk-like, with outflows and gaps in the dust in the two directions perpendicular to the disk.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Clean the dust canister, filter, and brush roll according to the manufacturer's directions.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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These hubs will offer no more than 20 basic goods at low prices, meaning things like food and essentials will always be available nearby for anyone.—
Mansoor Shams,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
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Sixty-five warming spaces — located at hospitals, houses of worship and schools — are active around town throughout the weekend, with warming buses also parked outside many of the hospitals and also transit hubs.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Neiry says the birds are intended for peaceful purposes, to help with search and rescue operations and to monitor infrastructure.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
8 Feb. 2026
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This successor will be built in part from RHIC’s bones, especially from one of its two giant, subterranean storage rings that once held the retiring collider’s supply of circulating, near-light speed nuclei.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
6 Feb. 2026
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The findings suggest that the heavily obscured galactic nuclei of galaxies like IRAS 07251–0248 could act as a production line for organic molecules, thus chemically enhancing their home systems.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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With one day left to declare candidacy in the race for Los Angeles mayor, all eyes are on Rick Caruso, the billionaire developer behind outdoor shopping meccas like The Grove.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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After all, the Moroccan city is one of the world's great shopping meccas.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Foci.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foci. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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