focal point

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Recent Examples of focal point Johnson was expected to be a focal point in the Jets’ defense after registering 7.5 sacks in 2023. Antwan Staley, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025 The main focal point at the family-run Bath Harbor Marina & Motel? Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 18 July 2025 James Wood-Nationals-OF-Bats L-Age 22.8 Wood was a 2nd round draft pick of the Padres in 2021, but was a focal point of the trade with the Nationals that landed Juan Soto in 2022. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 The athlete kept the dress the focal point of her sartorial statement, opting for minimal jewelry pieces in silver. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for focal point
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focal point
Noun
  • The account, originally meant to help fund both of their college expenses, has now become the center of a family disagreement.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 31 July 2025
  • Epstein has long been at the center of conspiracy theories since his death while in jail in 2019, including from many of Trump’s own supporters.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 31 July 2025
Noun
  • Conversations among the passengers and Field School people started to become the focus, the fishing a distraction, and people starting giving the bait buckets nervous looks.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025
  • Over time, Ozzy's two main focuses became music and family.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • There will always be a special place in our hearts for Starkey, but this was impressive.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
  • Our son’s bed started just burning in the shape of a heart.
    Katie Mannion, People.com, 28 July 2025

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“Focal point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focal%20point. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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