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as in moment
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 item
a separate part in a list, account, or series
went down the list point by point
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as in fact
a single piece of information
two points that are important to remember
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as in dot
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 peninsula
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 cape
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
Point Reyes, California
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as in characteristic
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 impact
the quality of an utterance that provokes interest and produces an effect
her jokes are often long, rambling stories that have no point whatsoever
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as in goal
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 essence
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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Recent Examples of point
Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
Two key points stand out in Darnold’s Week 17 profile, the first being his work over the middle of the field.
—Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Jason Parham, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2024
Scan the area for hidden cameras pointed directly at the keypad.
—Marley Malenfant, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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Noun
One point on which all the Met’s experts agree is that mandalas weren’t made for mass gawking: most Vajrayana initiates journeyed through them with an experienced master as a guide.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
Two key points stand out in Darnold’s Week 17 profile, the first being his work over the middle of the field.
—Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Others, feeling lost as social media undergoes a sharp transition, have rightly pointed the finger at digital gentrifiers.
—Jason Parham, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2024
Scan the area for hidden cameras pointed directly at the keypad.
—Marley Malenfant, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point
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Sometimes a fantastic conversation or moment of self-care is better than a lukewarm kiss—regardless of what tradition or superstition has to say on the matter.Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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In this one crystallizing moment, the woman’s yearning, desire that has been discreetly waiting in the background, rushes into view.Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Personal trainers have shared their top tips to help maintain movement during the busiest time of the year.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Part your hair with the bottle tip and apply the product directly to your scalp.Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Two productions teetered on the $2M brink: Gypsy ($1,818,235, with press comps keeping the number down); and Sunset Blvd.Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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Engram had a renaissance year in 2023 amassing 963 yards in all 17 games, but the Jaguars fell just short of the playoff brink.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Luckily, the item topping the charts of Travel + Leisure’s best overall carry-on luggage, the Samsonite Freeform Carry-on Spinner, is currently on sale.Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
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But this time things were different, thanks to the change in the most recent patch notes that requires all items used to upgrade the hideout to be found in raid.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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But the simple fact is that performers from Africa are too often painted with too broad a brush.Tariro Mzezewa, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
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The fact that its eyes frequently appear to dart side-to-side and drift off-focus doesn’t help matters, either.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
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If the support for carbon pricing was higher in 2024 compared to 2018, the dots would be above the 45-degree line.Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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This Holiday Season 19 of 38 Modern Decorating Idea for a Christmas Kitchen Sprigs of greenery dot different areas of this kitchen.Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Marc Angeles A small yet stylish kitchen comes with an eat-in peninsula and Viking appliances.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
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Space Launch Delta 45's weather squadron forecasts a 60% chance for good launch conditions as a front moves though the Florida peninsula on Sunday.Richard Tribou Orlando Sentinel (TNS), arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Siriano posted further proof of how gigantic McCarthy's cape was on Instagram, sharing a photo of him being the grand cloak's escort.Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Other Golden Globes attendees jumped aboard the trend as well: Nobody Wants This creator Erin Foster wore a structured black and white dress while actor Justine Lupe chose a navy blue Prada with a cape, peplum, and crystal embellishment.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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