on point

phrase

: relevant to the issue at hand : accurate and appropriate for the purpose or situation

trying to stay on point

And although much of this criticism is naïve, altogether too much of it is right on point

—Richard Morin

Examples of on point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On the next play, DK Metcalf torched Dean, and Rodgers’ placement was on point. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

The Dark Knight alternates and occasionally worn Steel Curtain throwbacks are also on point. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Wine pairings are on point and include a crisp rosé from Whidbey’s Dancing Fish Vineyards. — Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

When Fitzgerald met with Milivojevic as the new Spartans coach, the quarterback was prepared for the meeting, on point and direct. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on point

• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint
• gunpoint
• midpoint
• nonpoint
• pinpoint
• standpoint