focal point

noun

Examples of focal point in a Sentence

This port was the focal point of trade two centuries ago.
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While with the Brooklyn Nets before the trade to Los Angeles, Finney-Smith put up slightly better numbers, being more of a focal point, averaging 10.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025 Though Andor managed to become even more impressive in its second season, its expansion to multiple story lines, characters, and locations has meant Luna’s Cassian Andor was one of several focal points and a less dominating presence over the show’s screen time this season. Joe Reid, Vulture, 24 May 2025 Barkley’s departure from New York to Philadelphia was the focal point of last spring’s Giants’ Offseason ‘Hard Knocks’ series. Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025 There should be optimism around their overall development, but especially their jumpers, considering jumpshot development will be an offseason focal point for each player. Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for focal point

Word History

First Known Use

1692, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of focal point was in 1692

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“Focal point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focal%20point. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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