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Recent Examples of focal point
It has been noted that if Robert is traded, Mets right-hander and No. 15 prospect Blade Tidwell will be the focal point of the trade.
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Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
These showy shrubs make great focal points for patio pots.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
The former vice president’s earrings were a focal point for some political watchers last fall, during her presidential run against Donald Trump.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 May 2025
The United States and Ukraine have signed a minerals deal, a framework that became a focal point before President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s fiery Oval Office exchange at the White House in February.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
These showy shrubs make great focal points for patio pots.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
The former vice president’s earrings were a focal point for some political watchers last fall, during her presidential run against Donald Trump.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 May 2025
The United States and Ukraine have signed a minerals deal, a framework that became a focal point before President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s fiery Oval Office exchange at the White House in February.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for focal point
Noun
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Installing new modern hardware and software for all air traffic facilities to create a common platform system throughout towers, TRACONs and centers.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Rite Aid is shuttering or selling off 178 stores and distribution centers across New York, including 35 in the city, per an announcement this week.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, 6-5 forward Falstaff Hawkins might have caused eyes to roll by his singular focus on scoring.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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According to Michele, weight blindness can sometimes reflect healing — a shift in focus from appearance to experience.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
Noun
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But most importantly, Cuban wore his heart on his jacket sleeves for fellow entrepreneurs coming onto the show.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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When the call came that a donor heart was available, Robinson was hit with a wave of emotion.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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“Focal point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focal%20point. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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