case in point

noun phrase

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

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The partnership between OpenClimateFix and Google DeepMind is a case in point. Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 The fine-dining restaurant, one of five Michelin-level onboard eateries overseen by executive chef Yannick Alléno of Ledoyen in Paris and 1947 Cheval Blanc in Courchevel, is a case in point. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 June 2026 That can present challenges if a festival programs a film or provides a platform for filmmakers who make statements that displease political leaders (case in point, the Berlin Film Festival in February). Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 June 2026 Long-distance running was the most blatant case in point—a punishing feat of endurance that held out the promise of quantified individual success. Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 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 28 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

case in point

: a typical or relevant case

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