TO THE POINT Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

to the point

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Definition of to the point

as in relevant

having to do with the matter at hand His instructions were quick and to the point.

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Recent Examples of to the point But the work of Blumenthal and others like him reveals a reflexive paranoia, if not hatred, of the United States and its allies, to the point where criticism is insufficient. — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 The buildings reportedly declined from age and weather to the point where renovation to meet code requirements would be too expensive. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026 The letters themselves carry their own aesthetic charge – dense with classical Chinese phrasing, compressed to the point of ambiguity, possessed of what Lan describes as a refined, antique beauty. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 July 2026 But the 64-year-old star, now back in New York City with her one-woman show, Common Knowledge, gets right to the point—as always. — Liz McNeil, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for to the point

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