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critical juncture

NOUN

critical mass

Synonyms

WEAK

climax crisis crisis point critical point critical stage 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 mass critical stage crucial point crunch defining moment moment of truth nexus pivot pivotal point point of no return

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One New York Times report made the rounds particularly because of its opening anecdote about the candidate disappearing at a critical juncture because he needed a nap.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir was headed to Iran to push forward the effort to head off the fighting, a sign that talks were at a critical juncture.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The Treasury market is at a critical juncture and deepening losses at this point could pull money away from stocks as prices fall and yields rise.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Smith would play mostly a bit part outside of those eight points at the game’s most critical juncture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Incredibly, at this critical juncture in financial history, after which so much changed so quickly, the only constraint in the subprime mortgage market was a shortage of people willing to bet against it.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

critical juncture

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