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
The Democratic National Committee will be the locus of opposition to Trump and chart the party’s future, but the contest for its chair has, to the surprise of many, been tame.
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Ross Barkan, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
In the coming days, KI became a locus of support, both practically and emotionally.
—Rachel Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
To put that another way, the external locus of control is when people feel that day-to-day actions of a CEO or politician or leader has a direct impact on them.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Instead, its locus was simply transplanted to a new region.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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Ross Barkan, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
In the coming days, KI became a locus of support, both practically and emotionally.
—Rachel Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
To put that another way, the external locus of control is when people feel that day-to-day actions of a CEO or politician or leader has a direct impact on them.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Instead, its locus was simply transplanted to a new region.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locus
Noun
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The puzzle at the center of The Accountant 2 matters insofar as the film needs a narrative propellant.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Mar. 2025
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Southwest Coast Though the wild, untamed north and forested center of Grenada are well worth a visit, most travelers stick almost exclusively to the sandy southwest coast.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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This could be from the location of your choosing (home, beach, coffee shop, hotel, park, etc.) and from different locations of your choosing on different days.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Sutton said that many similar protests were planned at the hundreds of national park locations across the country.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The telecommunications equipment factory was for years a hub of technical and white-collar jobs.—
Kevin Spear,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Casa Loewe is not only an emotional hub for art and culture enthusiasts but also a tangible embodiment of the brand’s artistic essence.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The majority of the bayside Shelter Island venue’s 2025 concerts have ticket prices between $37.50 and $70.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Goldfarb, the owner, says the venue will feature its own food court with restaurants and eateries including California Pizza Kitchen, Mr. Beast Burger, Great American Cookies, Buddy V.’s Cake Slice, Man vs. Fries and Ballpark Bites.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2025
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More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Small-caps — which Fidelity defines as companies with market values between $300 million and $2 billion — typically have fewer financial resources, limited access to capital, and often rely heavily on debt.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Jung Kook Leads Among South Korean Soloists While J-Hope, Jimin, and Suga are now tied for second place, one other BTS member remains ahead of all of them.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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But if Denver can make a statement down the stretch, maybe Jokic can reclaim his place in the top spot.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those who love thrifting will also find the city a mecca for preloved vintage goods.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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The most urgent big-wave alert, a high surf warning, is in effect for parts of Hawaii, including surfing's mecca, the North Shore, where waves of 50 feet are possible Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC News,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The site should have well-draining loose soil with a slightly acidic or neutral pH (6.0-7.0).—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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The site itemizes workforce reductions, grant cancellations, asset sales and other savings to the government.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Locus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locus. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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