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Recent Examples of focal point
In the spring, it is adorned with beautiful pink blossoms, creating a stunning focal point.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
Tidal marshes are crucial nurseries for young Chinook salmon and a focal point for efforts to bring these fish back from the brink of extinction.
—John Ryan, NPR, 3 May 2026
For a backyard focal point that requires minimal maintenance or cleanup, consider a basin firepit.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Its collapse throws that representation into question and sets off a new round of redistricting in a state that has become a focal point of the legal fight.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
Tidal marshes are crucial nurseries for young Chinook salmon and a focal point for efforts to bring these fish back from the brink of extinction.
—John Ryan, NPR, 3 May 2026
For a backyard focal point that requires minimal maintenance or cleanup, consider a basin firepit.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Its collapse throws that representation into question and sets off a new round of redistricting in a state that has become a focal point of the legal fight.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for focal point
Noun
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At that time, around 200 public hospitals, along with federally qualified health centers, were eligible for 340B pricing.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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During the next three weeks, mobile internet was impeded or shut off in the center of Moscow.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The Moon moves through your 4th House of Home, bringing focus to your environment or emotional base and what needs support.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Uranus in your 5th House of Creativity can shift your personal focus unexpectedly or pull your attention elsewhere.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Noun
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While too much unhealthy fat can raise health risks, healthy fats are essential for energy, hormone balance, and heart health.—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
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My heart goes out to everyone impacted by the fire — the lives lost, the destruction of homes and businesses.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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“Focal point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focal%20point. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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