: a point at which rays (as of light) converge or from which they diverge
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebCarefully laid out like a flower on a plate doused in caviar, the real focus nevertheless remains on the vegetable. Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 There is a real focus on this protection of the traditional family, protection of traditional values, for sure.CBS News, 6 July 2022 The views from the Park Hotel are breathtaking and for this reason, the bow window in the drawing room became a real focus during the renovation. Bridget Arsenault, Forbes, 15 May 2022 Etiwanda won the Division 2 championship on Saturday but the real focus was on the first girl to start on the mound in a championship, Jillian Albayati of Anaheim in the Division 6 final. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2022 DeWine also mentioned a focus on Appalachia out of political expediency rather than any real focus on improving the livelihood of the region, Renacci said. Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland, 23 Mar. 2022 But its real focus is gaming: its high-grade sensor keeps pace with some of the most expensive gaming mice available (a group to which the AW720M belongs). Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2022 Again, with a real focus on low-income folks, folks of color, or underserved communities. Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2021 The real focus will be on the outlook for future asset purchases. Bill Stone, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2021 See More
Word History
First Known Use
1740, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
real focus
noun
ˈrē(ə)l-
: a point at which rays (as of light) converge or from which they diverge