focal point

noun

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Examples of focal point in a Sentence

This port was the focal point of trade two centuries ago.
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In contrast to the ornate florals, these rugs offer character and depth to a room without demanding to be the focal point. Cori Sears, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026 Getting to Dallas Stadium for matches Dallas Stadium, located within the Entertainment District in the City of Arlington, will be the focal point of Match Day. S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 The same sneak peek shows Carmody evading her family's questions about when she will get married, hinting that her long engagement will be a focal point of the series. Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 2026 Love the idea of a pendant necklace but don’t necessarily want the focal point to be a Roman coin? Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for focal point

Word History

First Known Use

1692, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of focal point was in 1692

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“Focal point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focal%20point. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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