case in point

noun phrase

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

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The spike in energy costs, including gasoline, diesel and heating oil, is another case in point. — Markus Schneider, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026 Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race in 2024 was an early case in point. — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 Dallas Sutton, a 17-year-old who was celebrated in Detroit for studying to be an auto mechanic, is a case in point. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 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 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

: a typical or relevant case

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