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

Faulk explained the section from the Old Applehill Road to Douglas Street is considered a limited access highway because the state does not want businesses creating their own access points. — Lynn Kutter, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026 When to use Chase Travel℠ There are several advantages of using Chase Travel℠ to redeem points for flights to South Africa (or any other type of travel). — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 Indiana was rewarded for its fourth-quarter comeback from 11 points down to beat Nebraska 20-17. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 At different points in the performance, the band was joined by the six different teams in the Banana Ball Championship League, the players for which clearly had lots of fun making up dance moves to display while accompanying the JoBros. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026 But the Horned Frogs’ new offensive is averaging just 11 points per game in TCU’s three losses to Power Four conference opponents. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026 Jordan wore it June 5, 1998, while scoring 37 points in the Bulls’ victory over the Utah Jazz. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Only one team has allowed more fourth-quarter points than the Chargers, according to the X account NFL Researcher. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026 Bell came into the race 55 points behind Cup Series Chase leader Kyle Larson. — Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for points

Noun

That night’s show was reduced from 29 to 19 songs, between the concert running late from the interruption and Toomey likely not being able to duplicate Castronovo’s lead singing moments as well as his drumming.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
From its opening moments, Zoe Kazan’s epic, sprawling Netflix adaptation of John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel, East of Eden, announces that the monstrous Cathy Ames (played by Florence Pugh) is the true center of the story.

— Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of moments

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The staff are attentive and put in a lot of effort, ready to share tips and favourite restaurants, and really go the extra mile to make your stay pleasant and memorable.

— Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Following the below tips from professional movers can even save you money too.

— Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 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

Noun

The facility has sign for consumer advisory for undercooked food, and the potentially hazardous items are marked, but the sign is lacking asterisks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Most of the pieces are from the 1980s through the 2000s, with a few newer items.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of items

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From bizarre medical tests to a mass phobia of beans, here are 14 surprising facts that reveal just how inventive, eccentric, and fascinating the ancient Greeks really were.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
So immigration stories get softened over time, with trauma turning into adventure and hard facts blurred into entertaining myths.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of facts

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Somewhere along the way, the Jacket decided to focus the run’s narrative arc on a celebration of the Grateful Dead, connecting the Dead’s dots between the bands, the venue, and the city in ways that ranged from subtle nods to overt testimony.

— Benjy Eisen, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
Ahead, black dots move in formation like ants as Everest’s imposing upper flanks loom above them.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 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