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Recent Examples of focal point
Luxor, in particular, has become a focal point.
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026
The focal point of the property is a pool lined with a mosaic of emerald tiles; the lush lawns that surround it are planted with banana palms.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
In what has become a focal point of dissension among college basketball fans over the past year, the increase of teams that will now make up the postseason field passed through multiple layers to its final stage.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Yet Ukraine remains the focal point of both the extent and limits of Russian external interference.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026
The focal point of the property is a pool lined with a mosaic of emerald tiles; the lush lawns that surround it are planted with banana palms.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
In what has become a focal point of dissension among college basketball fans over the past year, the increase of teams that will now make up the postseason field passed through multiple layers to its final stage.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Yet Ukraine remains the focal point of both the extent and limits of Russian external interference.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for focal point
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focal point
Noun
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But Patrick Mahomes, who tore his ACL last December, is ahead of schedule and will likely be under center when these two teams square off in early November.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The tension spilled into election issues, including accusations that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized ballots in a voter‑fraud investigation, now at the center of a legal fight with the state attorney general.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Later in the day, the menu shifts to a more international focus.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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In 2027, the focus shifts south to Andalucía.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Eating snacks rich in magnesium, potassium, calcium, and fiber can help lower blood pressure and support heart health.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 May 2026
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Small habits and lifestyle changes can also benefit your blood pressure and overall heart health.—
Jennifer Berger,
Verywell Health,
11 May 2026
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“Focal point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focal%20point. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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