real focus

noun

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

Examples of real focus in a Sentence

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The play’s real focus is is the weirdly codependent relationship between Matt and Davis, who are intellectual equals but very different in personality, morality and career success. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026 So in this alternately exhausting and intriguing episodic trek the real focus is keeping the family unit together. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026 In areas that are vulnerable to hurricanes, resilience requires a real focus on building materials and methods. Contessa Brewer,dawn Giel, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025 But the real focus is on power and attracting a hyperscaler. Jordan Blum, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for real focus

Word History

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 Jan. 2026.

Medical Definition

real focus

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