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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
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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During this window, the radiant point below the Big Dipper between the constellations Boötes and Draco will be well-positioned in the northeastern sky.
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Others, feeling lost as social media undergoes a sharp transition, have rightly pointed the finger at digital gentrifiers.
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While on a flight to Mexico for Alden's birthday, Riber took that moment as an opportunity to get down on one knee while thousands of feet in the air, SWNS reported.Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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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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Timely tax tips and the latest news delivered to your inbox weekly Kelly Phillips Erb is a Philadelphia-area Forbes senior writer who covers tax and financial crimes.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 9 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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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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Daughter Caroline Poe noted perhaps the item her dad is most proud of was the media blitz to promote running back Kenneth Davis for the Heisman after his 1984 season.Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
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Some offerings are off-menu items for a variety of reasons.Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 15 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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But the hype that surrounds them belies the facts that must be included in any thorough analysis.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 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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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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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 18 Jan. 2025.
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