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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To streamline and create a focal point that makes even a compact room feel grand, think about if one large piece of art may be a better fit for your space. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025 An archive of these images forms the focal point of an exhibition in the fashion capital of Paris at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs: ‘La mode en modèles. Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 State of play: From immigration to education and tariffs to transgender rights, the local impact of the president-elect's policies will be a focal point following his Jan. 20 inauguration. Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025 Power prices, according to Leonard, are also a major focal point of traders right now, with both power prices and natural gas very volatile at the moment. Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024 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 10 Jan. 2025.

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