case in point

noun phrase

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

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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 LeBron James’ latest free-agency announcement, his decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, provided a fresh case in point. — Pj Green july 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026 Eustis points to the recent unionization of the Public’s production department as a case in point. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for case in point

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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 29 Aug. 2026.

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case in point

: a typical or relevant case

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