case in point

noun phrase

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

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The best indoor furniture is now making its way outdoors—case in point, Cassina’s new Eloro outdoor sofa. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026 Kate’s story is a case in point. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 His last few projects had been cases in point. Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026 Russian President Vladimir Putin knows how to find opportunity in crisis, and the metastasizing Iran war is the latest case in point. Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

case in point

: a typical or relevant case

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