1
as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
an area of the Southwest that has been the locus of a number of New Agey movements
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2
as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
the locus of brightness occurs where the rays of sunlight converge in front of the lens
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Recent Examples of locus
This makes the locus of learning the campus and the workplace.
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Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Aida would remain a locus of nonviolent resistance for the next two decades.
—Ben Ehrenreich, Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
There’s also a pedestrian-only block called Pearl Street that will be a locus of activity.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
One of the alleles at each locus is dominant and determines the traits, like coat color, portrayed in the dog.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Aida would remain a locus of nonviolent resistance for the next two decades.
—Ben Ehrenreich, Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
There’s also a pedestrian-only block called Pearl Street that will be a locus of activity.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
One of the alleles at each locus is dominant and determines the traits, like coat color, portrayed in the dog.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locus
Noun
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The spacious floor plan has a living room that’ll comfortably fit a couch, coffee table, entertainment center, and even a dining table for hosting.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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While most campaigns historically focused on physical infrastructure, many now include less visible priorities: legal clinics, policy centers, and public interest litigation units.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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This type of flooding leads to disruptions such as road and business closures and longer commute times, occurring when tides reach anywhere from 1 to 2 feet above the daily average high tide, depending on location.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Footage from the Checkers location shows Mackey climbing out of the drive-thru window and walking to the front of the business, where the victim was, according to the affidavit.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Brian Trainer, who founded the Sacramento Spur Club in 2014, helped cement Zebra Club as a Tottenham fan hub.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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This is a massive obstacle, as China is a major minerals processing hub.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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While still in the planning stages, there is a venue in mind — the former YMCA at 4606 Ingraham Street — and the center would serve as a multipurpose space for artistic expression and community activities.—
Sierra Knoch,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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This has fueled speculation that the Tour Championship could be moved from East Lake Golf Club to other venues or the format could be tweaked to a possible match-play bracket style tournament in the future.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Hours earlier, explosions and anti-aircraft fire were heard throughout Kyiv as many sought shelter in subway stations as Russian drones and missiles targeted the Ukrainian capital overnight.—
ILLIA NOVIKOV,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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The capital region is just the tip of the iceberg, though.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Lollapalooza, which began in 1991, notably became the Woodstock for Gen X-ers, Naiman said, a place for community and a diverse set of music.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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These thousands of islands in the South China Sea offer beaches and biodiversity in abundance, a place that U.S. News ranks as the 45th best country in the world.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The work would do well in Palm Springs, the mecca of all things mid-century modern.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Other common amenities include full kitchens, gas fireplaces, and oversized closets, large enough to store ski, snowboarding, and hiking gear, as this part of Wisconsin is a mecca for outdoor adventure.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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Players in Florida and New Hampshire won $2 million each, according to the national Powerball site.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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At the site we were greeted by Laura and her husband Pier Franco and their daughter Chiara.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Locus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locus. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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