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Recent Examples of focal point
The position hasn’t been a focal point of the passing game under Canales.
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Joseph Person, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Quarterback competitions traditionally have been the focal point of spring football practice when a team has lost its starter from the previous season.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Our grandmothers understood the inherent beauty of these natural wonders, whether gracing a simple strand around the neck, adorning delicate earrings, or as a focal point on a cocktail ring.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Build a hedge row for privacy or plant a statement flowering tree for a dramatic focal point.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
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Joseph Person, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Quarterback competitions traditionally have been the focal point of spring football practice when a team has lost its starter from the previous season.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Our grandmothers understood the inherent beauty of these natural wonders, whether gracing a simple strand around the neck, adorning delicate earrings, or as a focal point on a cocktail ring.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Build a hedge row for privacy or plant a statement flowering tree for a dramatic focal point.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for focal point
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focal point
Noun
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Downstairs, meanwhile, the finished basement could become a rec room, billiards room, or fitness center, with a large brick fireplace heating up the space.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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At the center are three siblings bound by the legacy their mother built and the unfinished business their father left behind.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
30 Apr. 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 7 May. 2026.
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