: of, relating to, being, or having a focus
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a focal figure in the movement
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The researchers found that sound expanded the size of the sites where cells attached to surrounding tissues, most likely by activating an enzyme called focal adhesion kinase (FAK), which senses mechanical forces and helps to guide tissue development.
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Simon Makin, Scientific American, 30 June 2025
Elsewhere in the series, Joseph Plumb Martin, a 15-year-old militiaman from Connecticut, is a focal character.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2025
Elsewhere in the land, the Ministry of Magic section includes merchandise locations that sell wands and other franchise materials, namely the focal wand location Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
During your next bathroom makeover, consider adding decorative tile accents not only for function but also as a design focal piece.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
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Simon Makin, Scientific American, 30 June 2025
Elsewhere in the series, Joseph Plumb Martin, a 15-year-old militiaman from Connecticut, is a focal character.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2025
Elsewhere in the land, the Ministry of Magic section includes merchandise locations that sell wands and other franchise materials, namely the focal wand location Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
During your next bathroom makeover, consider adding decorative tile accents not only for function but also as a design focal piece.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for focal
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“Focal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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