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focal

[foh-kuhl] / ˈfoʊ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
pertaining to a focus
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That’s rightly going to be the focal point of Talarico’s campaign.

From Slate • May 30, 2026

The imagery is convincingly mirror-like—reversed—with eye-like focal length, decent resolution and lowlight sensitivity, making it easy to trust when judging distances, with the help of graphical overlays and warning tones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

As you continue into the lounge, the focal point is the stage, which is adorned with zebra-printed carpet and dramatic, red velvet curtains.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Shi's departure after almost a decade removed a toxic focal point for the fans, but angst against Fosun remains.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The library became the focal point of his life.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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