critical stage

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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

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critical stage

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026

But Draper's lack of recent court time also showed in some rusty returning as the match reached its critical stage.

From BBC ● Feb. 25, 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

Children need support during this critical stage of development.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 28, 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