FOCUSED Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

focused 1 of 2

adjective

variants also focussed

Definition of focused

as in immersed

having the mind fixed on something was focused on the football game and didn't hear me knock

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as in all

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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focused

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verb

variants also focussed

past tense of focus

as in concentrated

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

Adjective

That history helps explain why AngelAi’s engineering philosophy is so focused on what happens underneath the interface. — Ethan Stone, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Guichot said the group remains focused on strengthening brand desirability, as evidenced in its presentations during Paris Fashion Week, which saw its three women’s brands focus on heritage and upscaling materials. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Verb

Sacramento food vlogger Jerry James Stone secured a $440,000 grant to launch a 13-episode food literacy TV show focused on seasonal produce and low-friction recipes. — Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 One thing the stylist focused on planning was the bride’s wardrobe for the three-day affair. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for focused

Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused

Adjective

Especially now, younger kids are so immersed in social media and people are trying to fabricate themselves or polish and airbrush their lives and appearances.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Because every moment is narrated in Ugandan Sign Language and International Sign, Deaf travelers are more deeply immersed in the experience, and a welcome hush falls over the environment—which is, surprise, appreciated by the wildlife too.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of immersed

Adjective

Every so often, the seven-seat Negroni Room pops up for an experiential, all-sensory food-and-drink experience dedicated to its namesake legend—book your spot in advance.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Hosted by Scott Evans and Zanna Roberts Rassi, the all-women music lineup for the show includes Katseye, Megan Moroney, Megan Thee Stallion and Tate McRae.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of all

Verb

The measurements revealed electronic states concentrated along the structure’s boundary, where the lattice meets its surroundings.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
With roughly one million Neets in the UK right now, mainly concentrated in the country’s largest cities, entry-level jobs are in-demand.

— Kristen Parisi, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of concentrated

Adjective

Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
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

Definition of absorbed

Verb

We were all riveted by the image of a glass of red wine undisturbed by a woman jumping next to it on the bed and the idea of sleeping on memory foam originally developed by NASA, now available to us.

— Jaklin Romine Oct. 15, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
His role in Shakur’s assassination in Las Vegas had been at the center of a nearly 30-year mystery that riveted rap fans, true-crime experts and conspiracy theorists.

— Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of riveted

Adjective

Here, the idea that Hollywood is truly interested in the creative possibilities of a fanfic-originating adaptation becomes weak.

— Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026
No one interested in pondering what looks like an intractably difficult conflict need turn their attention to Iran or Israel.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of interested

Verb

There has been a recent surge in Israeli settler violence and military activity in the West Bank centered on the start of the olive harvesting season, with Palestinians, activists and American journalists among those attacked and detained.

— Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
At New York University, students have spearheaded a campus-wide initiative called NYU IRL, centered on connecting in the age of technology.

— Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

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