defining moment

NOUN

very crucial moment

Synonyms

WEAK

climax critical moment crunch decisive moment kairos kairotic moment loaded moment moment of truth point of no return turning point

Example Sentences

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Whichever it was, it marked a defining moment.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Start by capturing a defining moment that reveals your core character.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

“Today marks the next phase of the Arm compute platform and a defining moment for our company.”

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The gaffe became a defining moment of Quayle’s term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

My time in Brooklyn had become a defining moment for me.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana