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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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as in to aim
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Recent Examples of point
Courtney Howard, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
At another point, Mr. Vance seemed to ask Americans to be patient as Mr. Trump tried to follow through on campaign promises to reduce the prices of groceries and energy.
—Michael Gold, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Raven Brunner, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Panhandle Moving west, the Panhandle region of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail boasts 88 sites at which birdwatchers will want to roost, from Pensacola to Panama City to Tallahassee and points in between.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But at that point, very little is gained after sitting through all the anti-climactic hijinks.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
At another point, Mr. Vance seemed to ask Americans to be patient as Mr. Trump tried to follow through on campaign promises to reduce the prices of groceries and energy.
—Michael Gold, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
The actress accessorized the ensemble with black rights, pointed black boots and a maroon bag.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Panhandle Moving west, the Panhandle region of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail boasts 88 sites at which birdwatchers will want to roost, from Pensacola to Panama City to Tallahassee and points in between.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point
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Mia was cornered into an apology, but understandably, no one is ready to forgive her in that moment, a harbinger for the next few hours that clearly has her spiraling.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2025
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The audience can expect a lot of fun, laughter, and real, unfiltered moments from me.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
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To sum it up, the American manicure favors a softer color palette, while the French manicure is often synonymous with vivid white tips.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
14 Feb. 2025
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Anyone with information as to the second man’s whereabouts is asked to call BSO Homicide Detective Zach Scott at 954-321-4200 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch App.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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Image Israel and Hamas on the ‘brink’ of a truce Israel and Hamas are close to a deal on a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages there, Antony Blinken, the U.S. secretary of state, said yesterday.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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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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Only meet when a decision needs to be made or when it can be concluded with clear action items.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Yang said that nearly 40% of the menu’s dishes are new, with items like Taiwanese popcorn chicken, representative of the years Ming-Tsai and Andrew lived in Taiwan.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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In fact, an IRS employee can’t even use the system to browse their own data.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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In fact, the 1980s one by David Lynch (RIP!) was more enjoyable.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Staying on the inside and always try to be inside the dot defensively.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The sites hawk their wares with scientific specificity: microprinting in dots per inch, card thickness in micrometers (polycarbonate stock for that stiff, authentic feel) and various types of laminates.—
Kaja Andric,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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The researchers found that another sharp increase occurred about 2,150 years ago, which coincides with the Roman conquest of the Greek peninsula in around 146 B.C.E.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 Feb. 2025
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California landslide appears to leave 3 multimillion-dollar homes teetering on edge of cliff Some of the peninsula is part of an ancient complex of landslides that has been moving for at least the past six decades, according to NASA.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Getty Images The performer also wore a cape that wrapped around her neck and added an ultra sophisticated touch.—
Alejandra Rodríguez,
Glamour,
23 Feb. 2025
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Experimental takes on capes, suiting, and bold, colorful maximalist looks are taking over the city’s streets, providing plenty of inspiration in the process.—
Patricia Karounos,
refinery29.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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