real focus

noun

: a point at which rays (as of light) converge or from which they diverge

Examples of real focus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But Salles’ real focus (and that of the book by Rubens’ son Marcelo on which the film is based) is resilience, especially as demonstrated by Eunice, who is entirely embodied in Torres’ superb performance. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 1 Sep. 2024 Each of the stars gets a moment to shine, but the real focus is on the rivalry between Marilyn and Lou. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 24 July 2024 There’s a real focus on money now and not being niche. Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 July 2024 The pivot to Asia was Hilary Clinton's real focus for the first four years of the Obama administration, but Asia getting much less shrift from John Kerry and from others in the second term. Foreign Affairs, 25 June 2015 See all Example Sentences for real focus 

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Word History

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of real focus was in 1740

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“Real focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real%20focus. Accessed 7 Sep. 2024.

Medical Definition

real focus

noun
: a point at which rays (as of light) converge or from which they diverge
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