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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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On Friday, the association, which has been supporting talents of different backgrounds with an original focus on the African continent, gathered industry figures at hip member’s club The Wilde to spotlight 10 fashion creatives.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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To thrive long-term, Dogecoin needs to shift its focus from hype to fundamental development, real-world applications, and regulatory compliance.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Long shared a photo of her newborn baby in the hospital, placing a white heart emoji to cover her baby's face.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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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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“Focal point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focal%20point. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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