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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The actress is a master at playing with tension, and her latest look is simply case in point. Emma Banks, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026 The Civil War and the McCarthy era are two cases in point. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026 And Bondi’s performance Wednesday was a case in point. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026 The Washington Post, with its rapid pivot toward a Trump-curious editorial posture, seemed to be a case in point. Ben Smith, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for case in point

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

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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 6 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

case in point

: a typical or relevant case

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