to the point

phrase

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

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In both cases, the lives of Arabs and Muslims were devalued to the point of erasure. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 Its relationship with Argentina, for instance—which had helped underpin four decades of regional stability—has deteriorated to the point that neither country has an ambassador in the other’s capital. — Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026 Adam is smart and kind, but gentle to the point of passivity. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026 Yu’s version is tender to the point of crumbly, coated with both dark chocolate and vanilla icing. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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