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

Stopping work at this point “will be a disaster,” Sauer wrote, quoting a sworn statement from the director for White House management and administration.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

"We think both things are true, in part, but should not be dramatically overstated at this point."

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

I am not particularly concerned that helping my grandmother with her estate planning will damage my relationship with my mother, since we rarely speak at this point.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

“The Rivals of Amziah King” is the story of one queen replacing another in order to keep the colony intact, but we’re not talking about bees at this point.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

I don’t even know his name, and at this point I don’t care.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray