POINTS Synonyms: 318 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of point

as in moments

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 tips

the last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow be careful with the point on that umbrella, or you could hurt someone

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as in verges

an interval of time just before the onset of something was at the point of accepting the new job when he realized he didn't want to leave his old one

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as in items

a separate part in a list, account, or series went down the list point by point

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as in facts

a single piece of information two points that are important to remember

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as in dots

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 peninsulas

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 capes

an area of land that juts out into a body of water Point Reyes, California

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as in stages

an individual part of a process, series, or ranking at this point in your life, you should already be saving for retirement

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as in features

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 locations

the area or space occupied by or intended for something runners began lining up by the starting point

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as in goals

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 hearts

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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points

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verb

present tense third-person singular of point

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Recent Examples of points

Noun

These—which would soon earn its authors comparisons to Adolf Hitler, the Ku Klux Klan, and the Spanish Inquisition, and which would be called the Jurenberg Laws, reminiscent of the Nuremberg Laws—included seven points. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026 Republicans lead Democrats on border security and crime by over 20 percentage points, but are significantly less popular on data centers and healthcare — Democrats score 12 points higher than Republicans on the former and over 20 on the latter. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026 The Sparks led by as many as 20 points in the third quarter, during which several Sparks reached double-figure scoring. — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 Making the start of the season all the sweeter for Barca is some early troubles for the returning José Mourinho at fierce rival Real Madrid, which has lost twice and is already six points off the pace. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 In modern cities, such points are often towers of steel and concrete, and asphalt streets. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026 But as the first half wore on, his two pass interference penalties led to 10 Colts points. — Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 Cantino’s scope more than communications and events extended to retail touch points and marketing. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 Omissions typically include history elements, exam findings, medication details or assessment points. — Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for points

Noun

There will be moments when someone looks toward the door expecting to see that smile, that wave, or that familiar face coming in to say hello.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
The rivers of people who crammed central Paris and their joyful enthusiasm rivaled other communal, though nonreligious, moments of celebration that marked France in recent decades.

— Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of moments

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Use speakers or headsets where possible, enable airplane mode whenever the phone isn’t in use, or, at the very least, consider where cell phones are positioned while scrolling Pinterest for tips on how to paint the nursery.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
There will also be hamburger steak, beef tips, pork chops and chicken and dumplings, too.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of tips

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The bar’s aesthetic verges on Brutalist, with walls made of concrete blocks, uniform round tables, and stone chairs affixed to the floor, but its offerings are a more conventional list of classic cocktails, including Spritzes and Negronis.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Still, sometimes the songs feel like they’re trapped in amber, with emotion muted and songwriting that verges on repetitive.

— Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026

Definition of verges

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From the dining table below, where a young Charley often helped her grandmother fill blank planes with delicate dots, Caland could look up and see how far her line had taken her.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Sometimes the best way to find them is by digging through what came before, connecting dots, and seeing something that everyone else missed.

— Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of dots

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For Michigan, the forecast is essentially divided up between the two peninsulas, but the throughline appears to be milder temperatures and below-average snowfall.

— Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Permafrost changes underway in 2026 The Seward and Baldwin peninsulas in northwestern Alaska are hot spots for lakes suddenly draining.

— Anna Liljedahl, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of peninsulas

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The rundown by Coveteur of fall 2026 outerwear trends also flags military jackets, shrunken lapels, capes and silk jackets as looks worth watching.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
Coveteur reports other emerging outerwear looks this season include military jackets and shrunken lapels, along with capes and silk jackets.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026