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 Modern interceptor missile technology has advanced to the point where even massive, multi-tiered attacks can be blunted with a high degree of probability. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 For those in perimenopause or menopause, traditional hormone therapy could pose benefits to aging skin—and its risks and benefits are well-studied, to the point of FDA approval. — Ashley Abramson, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026 In addition to the point-per-dollar structure the free version offers, users earn 3X points on dining and groceries and 2X points on travel. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Even to the point of being fined and sanctioned by the European Union courts for refusing to open their gates to unchecked immigration, in Hungary’s case under former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, while Poland faced sanctions in 2025. — Tyler Speicher, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to the point

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