case in point

noun phrase

: an illustrative, relevant, or pertinent case

Examples of case in point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Anthropologie Sometimes the smallest tokens make the biggest impacts — case in point, this set of little ghost soaps for your guest bathroom. — Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Terrorist acts are typically carried out by secret actors operating within a country’s borders, and 9/11 was the ultimate case in point. — Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026

France is a case in point, with its international influence eroding as its ability to shape the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East has fallen short of its ambitions and rhetoric. — Kamran Bokhari, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Shah suggests that the attitude toward artificial intelligence is a case in point. — Alastair Marsh, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for case in point

• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint
• gunpoint
• midpoint
• nonpoint
• pinpoint
• standpoint

Kids Definition

case in point

: a typical or relevant case