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as in moment
a particular and often important moment in time
it was at that point that I had to stop and check on the experiment
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as in item
a separate part in a list, account, or series
went down the list point by point
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as in fact
a single piece of information
two points that are important to remember
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as in dot
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part
the little points of gold in the blue ceiling are supposed to represent stars
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as in peninsula
an area of high ground jutting out into a body of water beyond the line of the coast
the racing yacht rounded the point far ahead of its closest rival
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as in cape
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
Point Reyes, California
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as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
impeccable politeness has always been her strong point
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as in impact
the quality of an utterance that provokes interest and produces an effect
her jokes are often long, rambling stories that have no point whatsoever
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as in goal
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
what we're doing does have a point—doesn't it?
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as in essence
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
that clueless reviewer seems to have missed the whole point of the book
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as in to aim
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Recent Examples of point
James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Victor Wembanyama scored nine points on 4-of-14 shooting from the field, collected nine rebounds and blocked four shots.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Its placement may point you toward a fashion event or maybe even a lush garden.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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Noun
In a high-dimensional space, any two random points may be extremely far apart.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Victor Wembanyama scored nine points on 4-of-14 shooting from the field, collected nine rebounds and blocked four shots.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
In the final hour of season five, the starring trio of Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) finally point the finger (literally) at the person who killed beloved doorman Lester (Teddy Coluca).
—Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Its placement may point you toward a fashion event or maybe even a lush garden.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for point
Recent Examples of Synonyms for point
Noun
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These might include articles, courses or micro-coaching moments, all designed to meet the employee's unique needs.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This little Sex and the City moment leads us right to the topic at the center of this episode’s cast.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Here are nine essential tips cabin crew members say will make your flying experience all the better.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Large corporate bankruptcies are surging in 2025, with inflation, interest rates and policy uncertainty driving more major U.S. companies to the financial brink, according to a report from Cornerstone Research.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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With Metro Boomin and Southside pushing Atlanta trap music to its soul-bleeding brink, Future is bursting at the seams with vindictiveness, misery, and passion.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
30 Sep. 2025
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At its New York flagship, Nordstrom has built a two-story area to showcase giftable items, with about 800 products that cost less than $100.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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In fact, this team found that even after the light from Type Ia supernovas was standardized, Type Ia supernovas from populations of younger stars were fainter than those belonging to older stellar populations.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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In fact, the Cubs have never handed out a free agency deal worth over $200 million.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Email cpatteson@washingtonexaminer dot com or mmerino@washingtonexaminer dot com for tips, suggestions, calendar items, and anything else.—
Callie Patteson,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the western part of the state, Radford, Montgomery, Roanoke City, Martinsville and Danville, Lynchburg and Lexington voted for Spanberger, blue dots in a sea of red.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Context Hegseth visited the border on Monday alongside his South Korean counterpart, Ahn Gyu-back, as part of a larger trip to the peninsula this week for security talks.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Stay If your day trip runs long, book one of the waterfront tiny houses at River Rocks Resort set on a peninsula jutting out into the Coosa River.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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The heiress and entrepreneur has a princess moment in a romantic pale pink gown with floral appliqués and a matching cape.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Angel Reese shows us that a black sequin mini can never go wrong, finishing the look with a dramatic cape moment.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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