Definitions

moment of truth

NOUN

critical moment

Synonyms

WEAK

charged moment climax crucial moment crunch decisive moment defining moment fated moment fateful moment kairos kairotic moment pregnant moment turning point when push comes to shove

Example Sentences

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The moment of truth could be approaching – for all sides.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The other way small-caps could outperform is if AI stocks have a moment of truth.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

They lightly banter until the moment of truth.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2025

For Dershwitz, the moment of truth — athletically and financially — came at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2024

Seven directed the shadow to the window, and now was the moment of truth.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega