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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Republicans say fentanyl smuggling across the U.S.-Mexico border should be viewed alongside migration issues, which are a focal point of the 2024 presidential election. CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024 High-shine fabrics are a focal point in Calik’s Denique line for luxury brands. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2024 Local talents were a focal point: Patrick Seguin displayed a two-tiered rack of Jean Prouvé chairs upon entry. Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024 This was a focal point of her performance at the opening ceremony of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Nia Bowers, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for focal point 

Word History

First Known Use

1692, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 5 Nov. 2024.

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