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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

Xi told Putin that the Middle East was at a "critical juncture" and called for an "early end to the conflict", in particular to secure energy supplies.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

He returns today as the ideal candidate for this most critical juncture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The software industry has reached a critical juncture as artificial intelligence threatens to upend how companies generate revenue, some analysts believe.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 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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