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

"Now the moment of truth," he smiled to the camera, with a touch of drama.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

The moment of truth arrived … and Bella Jones rose to the occasion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2025

They lightly banter until the moment of truth.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2025

Let them stay separate and apart until that miserable moment of truth that would keep them apart forever.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman