make a point of

Idioms and Phrases

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

As a senior politician, Mr. Prescott would hold a summer party on a boat in the Thames and would make a point of extracting money from his guests to tip the staff.

From New York Times

“Representation for authentically disabled people is already quite minimal, so to have the opportunity and make a point of it, especially in a huge project that’s beloved by so many people, that’s incredibly important, especially in terms of sending a message to other projects that it’s possible to include disabled people in your casts.”

From Los Angeles Times

Whether Campbell’s comments were intended as a jab, the Trojans took them personally enough to make a point of it.

From Los Angeles Times

But, he says — sounding a lot like his father — “we have to aggressively love each other. We have to make a point of actively trying to unite.”

From Los Angeles Times

Rather than using darkness as a shroud to avoid predators, bella moths make a point of being seen.

From Science Daily

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