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

At this point, even 90 victories feels far from a certainty.

From Los Angeles Times

While it’s highly likely the wildly successful Conjuring Cinematic Universe will itself continue — whether via scary nun, creepy doll or some other cursed object — the story of Ed and Lorraine Warren has been thoroughly wrung dry at this point and there’s no juice left to squeeze, as demonstrated in the dirge that is this final movie.

From Los Angeles Times

It just felt like this show is pretty bulletproof at this point.

From Los Angeles Times

At this point, we all know intellectually that posts don’t tell the whole story.

From Slate

“It felt like such a great time at this point because I’m in a true second act, the party is still going. … I feel so grounded, so connected to my audience in a way I recall feeling back in high school. I’ve been through so many of the universal challenges and difficulties, but my story has had so many plot twists, and I’m at a point where I feel I’ve landed on my feet.”

From Los Angeles Times