put an exclamation point on
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: to end (something) in an exciting way
His victory in the final game put an exclamation point on a brilliant year.
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The Tigers blocked a field goal as time expired to put an exclamation point on a signature win against a 4A heavyweight.
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Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles put an exclamation point on their comeback victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday afternoon.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Leavitt was intercepted on the next drive to put an exclamation point on a big upset win for the Bulldogs.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Jake Hopper put an exclamation point on the win with a 33-yard interception return for a TD.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
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Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles put an exclamation point on their comeback victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday afternoon.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Leavitt was intercepted on the next drive to put an exclamation point on a big upset win for the Bulldogs.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Jake Hopper put an exclamation point on the win with a 33-yard interception return for a TD.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Put an exclamation point on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20an%20exclamation%20point%20on. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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