critical period

NOUN

turning point

Synonyms

STRONGEST

climax critical point crux culmination juncture twist

WEAK

axis change climacteric contingency crisis critical mass critical moment 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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“Sudden explosive noise, concussive blasts, and bright flashes have the potential to startle young birds, creating unnecessary risk during a critical period of development.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

And without further studies, it isn’t certain that young children can safely use the medications for weight loss without compromising a critical period of growth for their bones and brain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

IPOs conducted from 2007 to 2022, my co-authors and I examined what happens in the critical period just before and after companies go public.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

The first few years of life are a critical period for both brain development and the maturation of the immune system.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

It is essential to the maintenance of democracy and the progress of humanity that the United States face this critical period with the most efficient and harmonious electorate possible.

From The Unpopular Review, Number 19 July-December 1918 by Various

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