exclamation point
noun
1
: a mark ! used especially after an interjection or exclamation to indicate forceful utterance or strong feeling
2
: a distinctive indication of major significance, interest, or contrast
the game put an exclamation point on the season
called also exclamation mark
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Brandon Johnson grabbed a rebound and slammed down the game-winning dunk with one second remaining on Saturday afternoon, pushing the Miami Hurricanes ahead 72-70 over N.C. State and ending his college career and an arduous UM season with an exclamation point.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Five straight wins to close, a dramatic 1-0 overtime win in the semifinals and an electric title game performance as an exclamation point.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
Canada’s overtime win over the United States in the championship game Thursday night was the exclamation point on a thrilling tournament — and a tremendous way to lead into the 2026 Olympics in Milan next year.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Older brother Matthew made headlines in the USA-Canada round-robin matchup on February 15, dropping the gloves with Brandon Hagel just seconds after puck drop—an exclamation point on the physical, heated rivalry between the two nations.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Five straight wins to close, a dramatic 1-0 overtime win in the semifinals and an electric title game performance as an exclamation point.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
Canada’s overtime win over the United States in the championship game Thursday night was the exclamation point on a thrilling tournament — and a tremendous way to lead into the 2026 Olympics in Milan next year.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Older brother Matthew made headlines in the USA-Canada round-robin matchup on February 15, dropping the gloves with Brandon Hagel just seconds after puck drop—an exclamation point on the physical, heated rivalry between the two nations.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Exclamation point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclamation%20point. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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