Synonyms for focal
ˈfoʊ kəlfo·cal

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1. focaladjective

   having or localized centrally at a focus

   "focal point"; "focal infection"

   Antonyms:
   peripheral

2. focaladjective

   of or relating to a focus

   "focal length"

   Antonyms:
   peripheral

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1. List of paraphrases for "focal":

   liaison, coordination, contact, coordinating, centre, convergence, central, center, centres, link, jiao, coordinate, co-ordination, coordinated

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1. Naomi Kahn:

   Palestinian Authority has undertaken a very carefully and purposefully orchestrated program of historical revisionism, in an attempt to blur and eventually erase the Jewish connection to the Land of Israel, because Judea and Samaria are the cradle of Jewish history, these areas are quite naturally the focal points of this insidious campaign.

2. Annette Cardwell:

   Even Princess Leia, who was always pivotal and always central, she was not Luke Skywalker, rey feels like she is the new focal point.

3. Masahiro Ichikawa:

   The next focal point is the upcoming FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting and whether the Fed shows any indication of accelerating the pace of its rate hikes following the strong employment report.

4. Neil Saunders:

   Black Friday has definitely transitioned more into a digital affair in the past five years, the focal point is not that single day anymore. It's an event spread out over several days.

5. Corey Feldman:

   I want to be very clear. I stand for any and all victims of sexual abuse or assault, as a survivor and someone who has been fighting for this to become a focal topic of our society for decades and is fighting diligently to abolish the statutes of limitations across the country, I applaud all victims for letting their voices be heard and I encourage the public debate to continue.