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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
Jamie Carter, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
At that point, the moles could see in dim light, and perhaps still came above ground at night.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Jan. 2025
The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 15 Jan. 2025
According to Mundo Deportivo, though, events that unfolded on Tuesday night in Catalonia now point in the direction of Araujo changing his mind and deciding to stay after all.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
During this window, the radiant point below the Big Dipper between the constellations Boötes and Draco will be well-positioned in the northeastern sky.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
At that point, the moles could see in dim light, and perhaps still came above ground at night.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Jan. 2025
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But online, many are pointing the finger at billionaire art collectors Lynda and Stewart Resnick, accusing them of hoarding the state’s water supply.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 15 Jan. 2025
According to Mundo Deportivo, though, events that unfolded on Tuesday night in Catalonia now point in the direction of Araujo changing his mind and deciding to stay after all.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point
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There’s no end date listed on the site, so the sale could be over at any moment.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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But for now, Stan is embracing the quieter moments.Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2025
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.Hannah Coates, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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Conversely, Notre Dame has those losses to TCU and Utah, but the Fighting Irish also earned great wins over USC, UConn and Texas, which makes my vote tip to Hidalgo.Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 9 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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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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Vendors and local artisans will sell items of all types for cats and their humans.Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Her insurance plan will also cover only $20,000 for her personal items lost in the fire.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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In fact, of more than 83,000 flu samples tested within the past year, just three cases were detected.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Historically, driving has come with very few costs for the driver — in fact, most of it, from road infrastructure to free parking, is actively subsidized by the government.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
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Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope Aries (March 21 - April 19) Connecting the right dots?USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Ceci sent a pass back to Granlund, who let a shot go near the faceoff dot, but Karel Vejmelka kicked it away.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Together with Dirk Hartog Island, this remote peninsula makes up Shark Bay, or Gutharraguda in the local language, a UNESCO World Heritage site 500 miles north of Perth in Western Australia.Keith Drew, AFAR Media, 16 Jan. 2025
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But there were no major battlefield breakthroughs, and one of the biggest goals of the Ukrainian military (splitting Russian troops on the Crimean peninsula from troops in the Donbas, the east of Ukraine) did not come to pass.Bryan Walsh, Vox, 30 Dec. 2024
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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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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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“Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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