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Recent Examples of focal point
This year, Hubbard is well paid and perfectly positioned to again be the focal point of the offense.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Gamescom is not only the focal point for an industry but a snapshot of the year ahead.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Brannon likes to have the sofa facing a focal point, such as the TV or fireplace, flanked by one or two pairs of chairs.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Training and culture are another focal point.
—Brin Snelling, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Gamescom is not only the focal point for an industry but a snapshot of the year ahead.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Brannon likes to have the sofa facing a focal point, such as the TV or fireplace, flanked by one or two pairs of chairs.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Training and culture are another focal point.
—Brin Snelling, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for focal point
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focal point
Noun
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Discard the tired-looking center and separate clumps from the outer edges by hand or use a sharp knife or pruning saw.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Public and private investors would develop the Gaza Strip into a center of tech innovation and tourism, with high-rises.—
Michele Chabin,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The live coverage, however, mostly emphasized the impact on the players, in keeping with the network’s focus on sports.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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China's trade data for August will also be in focus.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kahan, known for his raw anthems, offers more insight into the inner workings of his heart in his lyrics than in public comments.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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This isn’t the first study to suggest the importance of breakfast for living a long life—research has shown that regularly eating a morning meal is linked with lower overall and heart-related mortality (and that bypassing it can up your heart-disease risk).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Focal point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focal%20point. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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