case in point

noun phrase

Synonyms of case in pointnext
: an illustrative, relevant, or pertinent case

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Allie doesn’t shy away from retro looks either — case in point, her form-fitting denim jumpsuit. — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026 The winner against Liverpool at the start of the month that ensured that the league title remained City’s to lose was case in point. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 31 May 2026 Long-distance running was the most blatant case in point—a punishing feat of endurance that held out the promise of quantified individual success. — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 The partnership between OpenClimateFix and Google DeepMind is a case in point. — Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for case in point

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First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of case in point was in 1647

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“Case in point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/case%20in%20point. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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case in point

: a typical or relevant case

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