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 headpiece was the main focal point of Tyla’s look. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025 Fontainebleau Miami Beach’s 11 pools, which include the iconic bowtie to the adults-only Arkadia, have long been defining focal points of the resort. Cheryl Tiu, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025 Birmingham's Black Sabbath Bridge has become a significant landmark for his admirers, and in the days since his death has also served as a focal point for tributes. Willem Marx, NPR, 30 July 2025 Liverpool have unveiled plans for a memorial sculpture at Anfield as the focal point for a permanent tribute to Diogo Jota. James Pearce, New York Times, 26 July 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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