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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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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 13 May. 2026.
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