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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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 To put an exclamation point on his evening, Jelly Roll then grabbed a dazed Theory by the neck, lifted him up, and sent him back down to the mat. —

Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for put an exclamation point on

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