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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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
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The hurricane center had also begun using a new forecast map, which highlighted in red the risk of flooding posed to the area.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
1 June 2025
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First discovered: 12:45 p.m. June 6 Initial location: Orange County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Casta A new wildfire was reported today at 12:45 p.m. in Orange County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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The Texas locations that closed are in Grapevine, Houston and San Marcos.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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With more than 300 employees and offices in California, Illinois, Florida, and India — as well as regional hubs in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Arizona — IDIQ continues to scale its reach while staying rooted in its original vision.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Known for its poultry slaughterhouses, Gainesville is now a manufacturing hub where startups can find engineers and greenfield sites.—
Patrik Jonsson,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 June 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
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Perhaps most importantly, the Yankees wouldn't have to give up much prospect capital to add him.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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To account for the value of oceans in decision making, researchers are pushing for countries to adopt what has become known as natural capital accounting.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
5 June 2025
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The Cybertruck is to this design consensus what the current political regime is to liberal democracy: an attempt to demolish the status quo, with nothing to offer in its place but aggression and regression.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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The breathable microfiber material is ideal for year-round use, and shoppers say the deep pockets ensure the bedding stays in place all night.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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The century-old hotel is famous for its Spanish colonial revival design, and longtime denizens still proudly reference its history as a mecca of Black music after World War II, when the likes of James Brown and Billie Holiday played its famous club.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
2 June 2025
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Known as a mecca for watersports, everyone pauses to bask in the brilliant purples, pinks, and oranges that splash into the sky as the late afternoon transitions to evening.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Construction on the replica fort began in January 2024, 30 years after the site was designated as a national historic landmark.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 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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“Locus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locus. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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