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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at this point

“They’ve had a really strong two-month run, and at this point have effectively caught up with the S&P 500,” said Mike Dickson, head of research and quantitative strategies at Horizon.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

While that was several years ago at this point, it appears that Hill and the Chiefs have mutual interest in a possible reunion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

While I am not agreeing with Mr. Lederman’s essay, I would imagine that Cornell students who have any views about potential differences between men and women will hesitate before stating them publicly at this point.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

So it seems like Anthropic is making some pretty bold claims over something that is mildly cool and worth investigating, but at this point, also seems unlikely to revolutionize medicine or science.

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026

I close my eyes and hold my forehead at this point.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas