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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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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variants
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Try This Instead
Try This InsteadFor
Try This
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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This first-of-its-kind program will accept (12) NYC students who are interested in learning about careers within the media industry.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps unsurprisingly, Grenell — who served as Trump’s ambassador to Germany during his first term — didn’t seem that interested in actually engaging with Williams’ questions.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the words of then New York Times restaurant critic Frank Bruni, Bar Boulud is a terrine machine, a pâté-a-palooza, dedicated to the proposition that discerning New Yorkers aren’t getting nearly enough concentrated, sculptured, gelatinous animal fat, at least not of a superior caliber.—
Sylvie Bigar,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Wellness Shots Wellness shots are concentrated drinks made with juices, herbs, and spices.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Evolving Search Referring to Google user intent programming, Srinivas talked about how search is a fundamental service, and what that has meant for the industry.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Metropolitan Police of Cartagena said the 40-year-old man had a flight to Amsterdam and was intent on taking more than 220 grams of cocaine to the European country.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But [Davies] is so knowledgeable, so supportive and involved.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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Given his legacy and involved discography, many might assume the guitar icon had conquered this genre-specific list years ago — but somehow, that’s never been the case until now.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The nation’s largest association of observant Jews, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, held its first-ever attorneys’ conference in February.—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
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Sure, the observant player will think BLADE and New Los Angeles’ general setup lends itself a little too well to militaristic fascism.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The findings show that those with empathic leaders are more engaged (67% versus 24%), are able to be more innovative (61% versus 13%) at work and can better balance work priorities with personal obligations (86% versus 60%).—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The first: having an effective and engaged board of directors.—
Jack Fowler,
National Review,
7 Apr. 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
Adjective
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If tariffs cause a one-off rise in prices, the Fed could be inclined to look through the adjustment and be more attentive to what is happening to the labor market.—
Neil Irwin,
Axios,
4 Apr. 2025
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Being attentive to nuances in how curse words are used in different settings can guide you toward a more productive relationship with profanity.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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