make a point of

1. Treat something as important or essential, as in She made a point of thanking everyone in the department for their efforts. This expression uses point in the sense of “an objective or purpose.” [Late 1700s] Also see make one's point.

Example Sentences

But this was in Belarusian, and immediately she felt it must have been written by a political prisoner, as they make a point of not using Russian.

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Hwang’s critique of democratic illusion may seem subtler unless you make a point of looking for it.

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Rigal and his team make a point of meeting with security and staff before every event to ensure that the ethos of welcoming all is maintained throughout the night.

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Other big awards like the Grammys still make a point of celebrating music videos and even go one step further with an award for best recording package, which goes to the artistic director behind a project.

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The camera doesn’t make a point of showing these ramps full-on, just Nessa clearly getting from A to B, but the fact that the production design team took the time to add them is a real celebration of inclusive design.

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