at this point

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.

Example Sentences

Israeli government spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian told reporters on Sunday that "while certain bombings have actually stopped inside of the Gaza Strip, there's no ceasefire in place at this point in time".

From BBC

It’s unclear at this point how many active drivers California has, as the number fluctuates, and rideshare companies do not release the information.

From Los Angeles Times

At this point, we’re not really able to get one song from each album in the set list.

From Los Angeles Times

Going in an unexpected direction that the four bandmates all love is an easy and somewhat calculated risk the band has earned at this point in its career — and one necessary in order to breathe new inspiration into its music while staying authentic to themselves.

From Los Angeles Times

We didn’t even have a full script at this point, but I learned how to get the camera on his eyeline, and also how to direct him, to use those that point of view and subjectivity as a way to progress the story.”

From Salon