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 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

Mr. Blumenauer’s moment of truth was in fact far from singular.

From New York Times • May 30, 2024

At some point we will reach the moment of truth for Robin Swann and his party.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2024

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

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega