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as in moments
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 items
a separate part in a list, account, or series
went down the list point by point
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as in facts
a single piece of information
two points that are important to remember
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as in dots
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 peninsulas
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 capes
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
Point Reyes, California
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as in stages
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking
at this point in your life, you should already be saving for retirement
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as in features
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 goals
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 hearts
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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as in signals
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as in levels
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Examples Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for points
Noun
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Fernandes had his moments on the ball, but generally speaking, Adams made the Portuguese international uncomfortable.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024 -
The writing is clever, the plot twists abound, the characters are fully drawn, and there are plenty of humorous and heartfelt moments to break up the main action.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Implement these tips to build resilience, reduce stress, and secure a debt-free future.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Mocha mousse tips, combined with a sheer or nude base, are the definition of minimalism with a modern twist.—
Sofía Esquivel,
Glamour,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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All of the items are made from a mix of recycled wool and polyester.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, after seizure by law enforcement, counterfeit items are frequently incinerated, a process that contributes to air pollution.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Providing the attorney with full and open disclosure of the facts enables the attorney to provide effective representation which would not otherwise be possible.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The consensus on the facts is clear and consensus on facts is hard won.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Starbucks, however, said about 170 Starbucks locations did not open as planned on Tuesday, Christmas Eve.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Only a select number of locations will be open on Christmas Day.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Choose goals that are Relevant to your bigger goals.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Williams, 31, managed just four goals in NWSL play, down from eight in 2023, and came off the bench in Gotham’s semifinal loss to the Washington Spirit.—
Emily Olsen,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In the days after a 15-year-old girl shot and killed another student and a teacher, and wounded six others before taking her own life, faith and community leaders across southern Wisconsin have joined hands and hearts with crowds of people who are heavy with grief, fear and uncertainty.—
Natalie Eilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The set comes with pre-cut vegetables and fruit that fasten together in the middle with Velcro, allowing kids to slice to their hearts' content.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
23 Dec. 2024
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But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
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The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Points.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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