FOCAL POINT Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

focal point

noun

Definition of focal point

as in center

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Recent Examples of focal point Erling Haaland is the focal point, and Alexander Sorloth, a similar target man profile at 6ft 4in, is used as a wide forward from the right. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Of those, 158 of those are in La Guaira, a coastal state near Caracas that is a focal point of the seismic damage. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 This method ensures skin remains the focal point, offering effortless warmth with various cream, powder, and hybrid formulas from top brands for a wearable look beyond vacation. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Instead, the 24-year-old striker has become a focal point of the USMNT’s attack. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for focal point

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Noun

Neto bobbled the ball for an error, though, and Contreras crushed Johnson’s next pitch for his 20th homer, a 446-foot shot to left-center that left his bat at 112 mph and gave Boston a 5-3 lead.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
The incident happened less than a week after another child was found dead inside a car at a Plantation early learning center last Monday.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of center

Noun

Iran’s feat here has wider geopolitical implications about American power and focus.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Ukraine’s relative successes on parts of the front line this year, such as successful localized counteroffensives in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia, can be credited in part to Syrsky’s focus on cultivating manpower and forming assault groups.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026

Definition of focus

Noun

England went ahead of Argentina in the 55th minute of their semifinal, but Messi found another gear and set up both late goals to break England’s hearts and keep Argentina’s run alive.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
The change of heart partly hinges on Camille’s conversations with her husband, Robert, who is freaking out over what’s been happening to Juliette.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 July 2026

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