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critical mass n.
critical point n.
crunch time n.

NOUN

critical mass

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WEAK

climax crisis crisis point critical juncture critical point critical stage crossroads crucial moment crunch time decisive moment defining moment do or die time emergency high noon irreversible momentum moment of truth point of no return sink or swim time the Rubicon turning point zero hour

NOUN

critical point

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STRONGEST

turning point

WEAK

climacteric climax crisis critical juncture critical mass critical stage crucial point crunch defining moment moment of truth nexus pivot point of no return

NOUN

crunch time

Synonyms

WEAK

critical mass critical moment do or die time high noon moment of truth

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pivotal point

At a pivotal point in “The Christophers,” Lori explains how she can see that Julian was phoning it in during his later series of the titular paintings.

From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2026

The pivotal point in the company’s history was the hiring of the now-revered game-designer Shigeru Miyamoto.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026

"This is a pivotal point," said lead author Valentina Crespi of the Institute of Astrophysics La Plata.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 7, 2026

This is a pivotal point in your partnership.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 22, 2025

This event proved a pivotal point in my life and in my church, and in the nation as well.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry

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