to the point

phrase

Synonyms of to the pointnext
: relevant, pertinent
a suggestion that was to the point

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Elarms-Orr’s interesting usage The Bills are very high on fourth-round rookie Kaleb Elarms-Orr, to the point that the inside linebacker is pushing for a role early in the regular season. Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Clark, who singlehandedly brought ratings and attendance up, to the point where the players now receive significantly better salaries and travel benefits, is widely disliked across the league and by many fans of other teams. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 The roll is a brioche that’s soft and fluffy enough on the inside and toasted just to the point of a light char on the outside. Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 More to the point, Nelson doesn’t gain her readers’ trust despite the first-person, but rather through her particular deployment of it. Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to the point

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“To the point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20point. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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