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also focussed
1
as in interested
having the mind fixed on something
was focused on the football game and didn't hear me knock
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2
as in concentrated
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern
a focused effort to provide shelter for the homeless during the winter
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also focussed
as in centered
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
try to focus your attention on the task at hand
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Recent Examples of focused
Ella Cerón, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Apply design thinking throughout to boost creativity, stay user-focused, and foster cross-team collaboration, while leveraging digital tools for real-time knowledge sharing and iterative development.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
My foundation is very focused on trying to scale one-on-one relationships to have an impact on the issues that concern all of us.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
The concern is that Corporate America is often far too focused on pleasing the notoriously fickle stock market and not paying enough attention to longer-term challenges and opportunities.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Making friends in a new city takes time; McLaughlin was too focused on her career for that.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
These are when our brains are most receptive to the kind of focused processing that reading requires.
—Jessica Ewing
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Despite those concerns, the S & P 500 and the Nasdaq soared to intraday record highs on Monday, as investor interest in artificial intelligence solutions fuels demand for shares of AI-focused companies, including OpenAI, Meta and Google .
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Despite the setback, Richardson has been focused on working hard and preparing himself for his next opportunity.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
This leadership, as Lanier emphasizes, is deeply rooted in values and focused on the long-term well-being of both individuals and the organization.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Her judging style focused on her past experience as a dancer and often included constructive feedback with a positive twist.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
The second certification is an advanced program that’s focused on industry leaders including people managers, C-suite personnel, and high-potential employees.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Charles is also the founder of a creative collective, Future of Creatives, which is focused on amplifying women of color and other underrepresented creators.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Modern breeders have focused not just on leaf color, but on traits including leaf size and shape.
—Margaret Roach, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Between 2008 and 2021, the use of sinkers was down over 40 percent as teams focused on high-spin riding fastballs and pitching for whiffs at the top of the zone.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
These hardworking and focused kids can dress up as worker bees.
—Ella Cerón, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Apply design thinking throughout to boost creativity, stay user-focused, and foster cross-team collaboration, while leveraging digital tools for real-time knowledge sharing and iterative development.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
My foundation is very focused on trying to scale one-on-one relationships to have an impact on the issues that concern all of us.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
The concern is that Corporate America is often far too focused on pleasing the notoriously fickle stock market and not paying enough attention to longer-term challenges and opportunities.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Making friends in a new city takes time; McLaughlin was too focused on her career for that.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
These are when our brains are most receptive to the kind of focused processing that reading requires.
—Jessica Ewing
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Despite those concerns, the S & P 500 and the Nasdaq soared to intraday record highs on Monday, as investor interest in artificial intelligence solutions fuels demand for shares of AI-focused companies, including OpenAI, Meta and Google .
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
But the carrier avoided big changes in the process and instead focused on a deal with its bondholders, which exchanged almost $800 million in debt for equity, and it was greeted after bankruptcy with persistently higher costs and weaker-than-expected domestic travel demand.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Despite the setback, Richardson has been focused on working hard and preparing himself for his next opportunity.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
This leadership, as Lanier emphasizes, is deeply rooted in values and focused on the long-term well-being of both individuals and the organization.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Her judging style focused on her past experience as a dancer and often included constructive feedback with a positive twist.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
The second certification is an advanced program that’s focused on industry leaders including people managers, C-suite personnel, and high-potential employees.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Charles is also the founder of a creative collective, Future of Creatives, which is focused on amplifying women of color and other underrepresented creators.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Modern breeders have focused not just on leaf color, but on traits including leaf size and shape.
—Margaret Roach, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Between 2008 and 2021, the use of sinkers was down over 40 percent as teams focused on high-spin riding fastballs and pitching for whiffs at the top of the zone.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
Adjective
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Saudi Arabia is reportedly interested in acquiring Turkey’s upcoming TF Kaan stealth jet.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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But those defenses, more then Vrabel's new unit, were interested in gap control and keeping everything in front of them rather then penetration and creating negative plays.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And while hair perfumes are typically less concentrated and contain less alcohol (to prevent dryness), our testers appreciated that the scent lingers all day long.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Bank for International Settlements warns that sudden redemptions, in a concentrated market, could force issuers to sell T-bills quickly, pushing yields higher and amplifying volatility.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Get corporations on board with stopping abuse There’s a growing movement centered on the idea that the power of consumers can be leveraged to end agricultural abuses.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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The space shuttle program, NASA's fourth human spaceflight campaign, centered around using the iconic spacecraft to transport crew and cargo from Earth to orbit.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The challenge for leaders is to see the sign in the window, ask the right questions, and take responsibility for ensuring that what’s communicated matches intent.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Still, the soon-to-be former Prime Minister seems intent on using his message to return Japan to a more reconciliatory position before his departure.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And of course, there’s a tie to her husband’s endeavors, which Sánchez remains very much involved with.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Sep. 2025
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Founder Howard Roach, who recently died, launched employee stock ownership plans at the company decades ago, but remained involved in the business for many years to follow.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cryer is similarly observant toward Sheen’s extended public meltdown, an early inflection point in the social media era in which onlookers got an exhilarating blow-by-blow of one man’s downward spiral.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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They’re perfectly matched — Julian is the quiet, observant one while Fleur is chatty, outgoing and ambitious.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By staying physically active, mentally engaged, socially connected and attentive to overall health, many people can protect recall well into their later years.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Modern studies confirm that leaders who score higher in emotional intelligence create more engaged and collaborative teams.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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