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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"This is a moment of truth," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a floor speech Thursday.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 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

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

From New York Times • May 30, 2024

“The moment of truth had arrived,” said Henry Metelmann.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti