focal point

noun

Examples of focal point in a Sentence

This port was the focal point of trade two centuries ago.
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The longtime focal point of cinema has lost a lot of opportunities to the rest of the world: There are other major American hubs, including in Georgia and New Mexico, but plenty more in regions such as Europe and Australia, where tax incentives are plentiful and labor is often far cheaper. David Sims, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025 Rantanen’s arrival March 8 gave the Stars another huge asset and gave their opponents another focal point. Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 17 May 2025 The bar and lounge area, a focal point of the restaurant, will expand with seating in the front window that looks out onto Main Street. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025 Brunson checked back in with 8:53 left in the game, but Bridges remained the offensive focal point, sinking another pull-up jumper on the Knicks’ next possession. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025 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 22 May. 2025.

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