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Recent Examples of focal point
And he’s been energized by last month’s surprise arrival of Luka Doncic, whose generational play-making has taken pressure off of James as the focal point of the offense.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
If bright colors are more your vibe, opt for a vibrant shower curtain to serve as the focal point for your bathroom.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Wednesday’s protest at Barnard follows a years-long spate of high-profile incidents at universities across the country in response to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, of which Columbia has been a focal point.
—Emma Tucker, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
The focal point of Summit’s performance was the team defense; the Jags held Argyle to just 4.5 points per quarter.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
If bright colors are more your vibe, opt for a vibrant shower curtain to serve as the focal point for your bathroom.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Wednesday’s protest at Barnard follows a years-long spate of high-profile incidents at universities across the country in response to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, of which Columbia has been a focal point.
—Emma Tucker, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
The focal point of Summit’s performance was the team defense; the Jags held Argyle to just 4.5 points per quarter.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for focal point
Noun
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Hasler likens it to an orchestra of clocks, with the conductor directing from the hypothalamus, a small region within the center of the brain.—
Sarah Boden,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2025
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Water villas take center stage here, along with luxurious spa treatments offered in private nests, and divers can enjoy one of PADI’s newest eco centers.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Rage Against the Machine guitarist sat in for the two-song encore, but the focus was entirely on one of the great rock & roll catalogs, delivered with an enthusiasm that few musicians nearing 80 years old could muster.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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Their focus continued after the pandemic through an expansive view of resilience, connecting its financial, operational and workforce dimensions.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These basic concepts of freedom are at the very heart of Hamilton.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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At heart, the brand messaging is consistent: Individuals who work hard and win reward themselves with a Rolex.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Focal point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focal%20point. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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