turning point

NOUN

critical juncture

Synonyms

STRONGEST

climax critical point crux culmination juncture twist

WEAK

axis change climacteric contingency crisis critical mass critical moment critical period crossing crossroads crucial moment crucial occurrence crucial period crunch cusp decisive moment defining moment development emergency exigency high noon hinge kairotic moment moment of truth nexus pass peak peripeteia pinch pivot pivotal moment point of no return race against time rising action shift strait transition turn of the tide when push comes to shove zero hour

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It could be a turning point for the fledgling government, but it’s very unclear in what direction.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

The study examined more than 200 years of global population data and identified a major turning point in human population trends that began during the mid twentieth century.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

The failed breakout above the $149.89 cup-base pivot on Feb. 4 marked a key turning point.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

I didn’t intend for this to be a turning point in terms of style or direction going forward.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

The turning point came in 1940, when the Coast Guard started detecting new code signals coming from unlicensed wildcat stations like the ones the rumrunners had used.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

turning point

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