in point

Idioms  

1. Relevant or pertinent, as in That is a case in point . [Mid-1600s]

2. in point of . With reference to, in the matter of, as in In point of the law, he is obviously wrong . [c. 1600]

3. in point of fact . See under in fact .

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Example Sentences

A case in point: On Dec. 31, 2025, StepStone Private Markets recorded a 15% gain on a group of 34 investments it bought the same day for about $164 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Case in point: Stevens’ recipe for a decadent baked, stuffed tomato that’s generously filled with herbed breadcrumbs, creamy stracciatella and browned chorizo.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Case in point: For the first time ever, this spring Freeman acknowledged that against his wishes, the Dodgers may not allow him to play every inning of every game.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Prof Frank Martella, is a case in point.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Case in point: the house appears to be a mere five-minute walk from where I pour my Lockwood heart and soul out on the practice diamond four days per week.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone