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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He is nailed on to start and is the focal point of Portugal’s attack. Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 11 June 2026 Starting Towns as the focal point in an attempt to take a commanding 3-1 lead was the right choice considering the team’s postseason success coinciding with his own success. Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026 Developed over three decades, the Lanserhof Cure is the focal point of every stay and is designed for thorough regeneration of the gut and intestines. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026 At his best, Lendeborg projects to be a great role player, not the focal point of a team who can carry an offense. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 June 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 13 Jun. 2026.

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