into focus

idiom

1

: into a state in which things are seen clearly and sharply

bringing the binoculars into focus

It took him a few seconds after he woke up to bring his eyes into focus.

2

: into a state or condition in which something can be clearly understood

She tried to bring the important issues into focus.

Examples of into focus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The scope of the devastation brought attention to the rural and rustic regions of Appalachia, but also brought into focus longstanding preconceptions about the area’s poverty and insular culture. —Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025

In Sunday's premiere, co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann's plan for tackling that challenge comes into focus. —Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025

Here are five insights from Rocker after a start last month at spring training, as his rotation spot was coming into focus: Your college and pro stat sheet show one career shutout — that epic no-hitter as a Vandy freshman. —Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025

Its minimalism is jarring at first, then its parts come into focus. —Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for into focus

• autofocus
• crocus
• hocus
• locus
• defocus
• refocus