Thesaurus results for LOCUS

locus

noun

ˈlō-kəs

Definition of locus

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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Relevance

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 lifetime plan includes 52 interactive micro-lessons, 11 core memory skills, 140 virtual loci, unlimited practice attempts, and a distraction-free, ad-free experience. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026 Even one of America’s most selective schools – Brown University, locus of the Graduate by Hilton Providence – announced $30M in budget cuts and saw its financial outlook downgraded to negative by Moody’s. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 When the problem is recast as overmedicalization and the solution as lifestyle, the locus of responsibility migrates. — Sunny Patel, STAT, 17 July 2026 Big Sky's newfound identity as a locus of wealth and power has caused consternation among some longtime residents, but many welcome the new energy. — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for locus

Recent Examples of Synonyms for locus

Noun

Janabi said one of the biggest challenges has been persuading those who are infected to seek medical assistance, adding that some deaths occur in the community outside of health centers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Still, if the new CBS is managing to hold the center in Washington, there’s been a far more dramatic shift in coverage of Israel and Gaza.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of center

Noun

These locations support fabrication, thermal protection systems, tooling, logistics, and materials handling.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Now in its sixth edition, the program will take place in 65 locations across 11 countries, with 23 first-time venues and the addition of 10 nighttime events.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of location

Noun

Culver City explored emergency moratoriums on building permits for AV fleet facilities, while Santa Monica used local noise and traffic ordinances to restrict 24-hour charging hubs.

— Andrew Hawkins, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026
Those improvements are expected to expand classroom and theater space and create a more centralized hub for students.

— Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of hub

Noun

Symphony plans new Plaza venue The Kansas City Symphony plans to break ground in 2026 on a new 4,600-seat concert venue near the Country Club Plaza.

— Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
However, both defenses allow more than 25 points per game, and the indoor venue removes weather disruption.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of venue

Noun

In 2027 the film festival also joins Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Edinburgh International Festival in celebrating eight decades of creativity and bringing audiences together in the Scottish capital.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
As one of the principal gateways into the Saudi capital and a foundation stone of the entire Vision 2030 project, the Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s airport directly threaten the Kingdom’s strategy.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of capital

Noun

Food meccas include Pier 57 (hit Nom Wah for legendary dim sum, or LoLo’s on the Water for the fish fry) and, of course, Chelsea Market (try Miznon’s pita cheeseburger and roasted cauliflower, and Ayada’s mango sticky rice).

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
Rubin’s face followed a skin-first technique beloved by the wider beauty mecca for the last few years.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of mecca

Noun

The claim that Ukraine has halted its strikes on energy sites could not be independently verified, but neither Russian officials nor media have reported Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries since the energy truce was announced.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
Theme park fans best know it as the site that is said to have inspired Walt Disney to dream up what would become the Disneyland Resort, and it has been shuttered since 2022.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026