beside the point

phrase

: irrelevant

Examples of beside the point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That this is largely due to the goodwill generated by the fourth season’s previous episodes — and, of course, the usual charming performances and memorable dialogue — is sort of beside the point. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026

Now, when Seydoux chooses a movie, the role itself is almost beside the point. — Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Shrieking profanities, blocking traffic, attacking police and wreaking havoc are not arguments, but for many activists, that’s beside the point. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026

For Chowdhury, the sincerity of that belief is almost beside the point. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for beside the point

• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint
• gunpoint
• midpoint
• nonpoint
• pinpoint
• standpoint