at this point

Idioms  

1. Also,. Now, as in At this point in time we don't need a new refrigerator. Even wordier synonyms for “now” than at present, all four phrases imply that what is the case now may not always have been so or may not remain so. For example, At this point she is by far the best athlete on the circuit implies that she may not have been the best in the past or may not be in the future. Similarly, Buying a new car seems prudent at this juncture indicates that this purchase may not have been wise in the past and may not be at some future time. Also see at that point.

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Example Sentences

The case for cuts simply isn’t there at the moment, and there are likely precious few Fed voters who would even consider such a step at this point.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Industry figures briefed on the move said the idea has not been taken forward at this point, after EU scepticism, as attention focuses on the details of existing negotiations over food, farm and energy trade.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“I love to watch my agents flourish more than anything, and watching them grow their careers at this point and helping them grow their careers. That’s my favorite thing today,” he says.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Usually at this point in the year, a teenager would be counting down the days until the end of school.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Now I have to admit that, at this point, I was not getting any calmer.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan