on point

phrase

: relevant to the issue at hand : accurate and appropriate for the purpose or situation
trying to stay on point
And although much of this criticism is naïve, altogether too much of it is right on point—Richard Morin

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His serve and forehand were on point, but most importantly, his returns were effective. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The Dark Knight alternates and occasionally worn Steel Curtain throwbacks are also on point. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 Wine pairings are on point and include a crisp rosé from Whidbey’s Dancing Fish Vineyards. — Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 When Fitzgerald met with Milivojevic as the new Spartans coach, the quarterback was prepared for the meeting, on point and direct. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on point

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“On point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20point. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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