case in point

noun phrase

Synonyms of case in pointnext
: an illustrative, relevant, or pertinent case

Examples of case in point in a Sentence

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Nearby Cincinnati, where Vance was confirmed at a Dominican priory, is a case in point and a window into Catholicism’s history in the American heartland. Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 8 June 2026 Another case in point is that VISTA has also detected that older red giant stars in the SMC all seem to have their own bulk motion northward. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 June 2026 Allie doesn’t shy away from retro looks either — case in point, her form-fitting denim jumpsuit. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026 The winner against Liverpool at the start of the month that ensured that the league title remained City’s to lose was case in point. Megan Feringa, New York Times, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for case in point

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of case in point was in 1647

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“Case in point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/case%20in%20point. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

case in point

: a typical or relevant case

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