in focus

phrase

: having or giving the proper sharpness of outline due to good focusing
get the binoculars in focus

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Meanwhile, worries over inflation, higher rates and high debt remain in focus, as benchmark borrowing costs around the world extend their multi-decade highs. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Agbontaen, an entrepreneur and brand strategist, said more than 35 women participated in focus groups to develop the collection’s patterns. — Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Tech stocks are also back in focus, with shares of Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet and Micron Technology all declining before the market open. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 This shift in focus is particularly evident around Druzhkivka, which has emerged as an important target of Russia’s offensive in the Donetsk region. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in focus

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in focus was in 1785

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“In focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20focus. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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