case in point

noun phrase

: an illustrative, relevant, or pertinent case

Examples of case in point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, art has a funny way of multiplying meanings, often above and beyond what its creators intended, and the Headington Shark is a case in point. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

Henry is there for his gravitas and often masterful analysis, his breakdown of Harry Kane’s second goal against DR Congo being a case in point. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 18 July 2026

The French and Moroccan sides, which faced off on Thursday, are cases in point. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2026

Influencer and jewelry designer She Ze Lin, 25, is a case in point. — CNN Money, 8 July 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