variants
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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Try This Instead
Try This InsteadFor
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a focused approach
a centered approach
a structured approach
a concentrated approach
an attentive approach
an organized approach
focused research
a focused effort
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Recent Examples of focused
Marc Santora, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
When prompted about the race for the Calder, the 18-year-old deflected and focused on how the Sharks needed to start winning, as reported by NBC Sports reporter Sheng Peng.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
But the social media frenzy that grew around the film’s release ultimately focused on Lively and on criticism of her.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
While many other teams were focused on consistency and winning early in the season, Logano and crew chief Paul Wolfe first had to figure out the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse body, which had some handling issues.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Though Christmas Eve dinner in Slovakia is generally focused on the Christmas carp, Knies’ parents elected for swordfish instead.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Here's to making progress, staying focused, and striving for incremental improvements throughout 2025.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Yang is focused on settling into life in a new country and having English lessons.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Other units focused on rocket launch sites and ammunition stores.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
He was previously based in London as an international news editor focused on breaking news events and earlier the bureau chief for East and Central Europe, based in Warsaw.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
When prompted about the race for the Calder, the 18-year-old deflected and focused on how the Sharks needed to start winning, as reported by NBC Sports reporter Sheng Peng.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
But the social media frenzy that grew around the film’s release ultimately focused on Lively and on criticism of her.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
While many other teams were focused on consistency and winning early in the season, Logano and crew chief Paul Wolfe first had to figure out the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse body, which had some handling issues.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Though Christmas Eve dinner in Slovakia is generally focused on the Christmas carp, Knies’ parents elected for swordfish instead.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Here's to making progress, staying focused, and striving for incremental improvements throughout 2025.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Yang is focused on settling into life in a new country and having English lessons.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Other units focused on rocket launch sites and ammunition stores.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
Adjective
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Tyreek Hill appears to be interested in sticking with the Miami Dolphins for the foreseeable future.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Russia is also interested in Ukraine's natural resources, and one major lithium reserve is within 10 miles of the front line in the Donetsk region.—
Isabelle Khurshudyan and Ellen Francis The Washington Post,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Finally, the next wave of reform must also address the concentrated power of a few tech oligarchs as a core anti-democratic threat.—
Lawrence Norden,
TIME,
12 Feb. 2025
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Slater also told Hawley the growing use of noncompetes in concentrated industries across the economy was concerning.—
Ashley Gold,
Axios,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But Trump does not seem intent on slowing down, with his barrage of executive actions piling up through his first three weeks in office.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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As well as sales agents, Meissner is intent on making EFM a hub for other folks in the film industry.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After moving to Oak Park, the couple both became involved in local politics.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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English Quakers, notably the Fry and Cadbury families, became involved in the cocoa industry in the 19th century.—
Kendra Nordin Beato,
The Christian Science Monitor,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The observant prankster revealed how any feminists who hail the Academy’s berserk nomination are their own worst enemy.—
Armond White,
National Review,
5 Feb. 2025
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And that's a Jewish family where parents are either observant or maybe observe some of the holidays.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor, who was on the council in 2016, feels like her city was much more engaged last time around.—
Grace Hase,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Dedicate a prize for the winning card to get everyone even more engaged.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Most talks were well-attended by attentive crowds, but not all audience members were impressed by Stanke’s message.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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Talk about Fly, Eagles, Fly. Reid and Sirianni, adaptive and attentive, are soaring, too.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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