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: of, relating to, being, or having a focus
Examples of focal in a Sentence
a focal figure in the movement
Recent Examples on the Web
Todos Santos Boutique Hotel Historic Baja missions lend the rooms their names (Francisco, Luis, etc.) and their focal art pieces: desert-hazy amber murals of the churches painted by local artist Nef Espino.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024
The twins were part of a focal moment in the season 13 premiere of the reality series, where family time at the beach turned into a serious conversation about Beauvais' relationship with them as a parent.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
After a focal onset seizure, someone may become disoriented, confused, erratic, aggressive, scared, or emotional.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 16 Nov. 2023
One 2019 study found that just a quarter of the specimens from four focal species studied at the herbarium included roots.
—Maddie Bender, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
The focus on the legitimacy of documents and electronic records central to Wright's case has become a focal issue.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
His strategic leadership has been focal in expanding Profound's therapeutic area expansion and driving revenue growth.
—Aaron Mabry, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2024
This educational series delves into various management strategies, including active surveillance for low-risk cases, surgical intervention through prostatectomy, radiation therapy, and the emerging approach of focal therapy.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2024
Treatment of focal hyperhidrosis can make a big difference in quality of life.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 29 July 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1676, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing focal
Dictionary Entries Near focal
Cite this Entry
“Focal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focal. Accessed 24 May. 2024.
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