put an exclamation point on

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: to end (something) in an exciting way
His victory in the final game put an exclamation point on a brilliant year.

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The Thunder put an exclamation point on what had already emerged as a path to beating the Cavs. Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025 Still, this game feels like one Jay Norvell needs to put an exclamation point on what was supposed to be a turn-the-corner season for his tenure in Fort Collins. Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 27 Nov. 2024 The event's success put an exclamation point on a highly successful run overseas for WWE. Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2024 The findings put an exclamation point on the concerns about the role hospitals play in the spread of antibiotic-resistant infections — and need to play in prevention, the authors say. Tina Reed, Axios, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for put an exclamation point on 

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“Put an exclamation point on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20an%20exclamation%20point%20on. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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