case in point

noun phrase

: an illustrative, relevant, or pertinent case

Examples of case in point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Coca-Cola's Uncanned Emotions World Cup campaign is a case in point, continuing a lineage that traces to its iconic 1980 ‘Mean Joe Greene’ Super Bowl ad. — Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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

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