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critical stage

NOUN
climacteric
Synonyms
STRONG
climax crisis crossroad head juncture
WEAK
decisive point
NOUN
critical mass
Synonyms
WEAK
climax crisis crisis point critical juncture critical point crossroads crucial moment crunch time decisive moment defining moment do or die time emergency high noon irreversible momentum moment of truth pivotal point point of no return sink or swim time the Rubicon turning point zero hour
NOUN
critical point
Synonyms
STRONGEST
turning point
WEAK
climacteric climax crisis critical juncture critical mass crucial point crunch defining moment moment of truth nexus pivot pivotal point point of no return

Example Sentences

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This marriage between insurers and private assets is entering a critical stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The business is perhaps reaching a critical stage in its development that has some investors buying up the stock.

From Barron's • Dec. 4, 2025

“For Under Armour, this moment is about discipline and focus on the core UA brand during a critical stage of our turnaround,” founder and Chief Executive Kevin Plank said in a statement.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 13, 2025

The California homeowners’ insurance crisis reached another critical stage this week when State Farm General Insurance announced that it would not renew policies for 72,000 property owners across the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2024

His mom looked over at Park, but not for long; Tina's hair was at a critical stage.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell