Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

pivotal

[piv-uh-tl] / ˈpɪv ə tl /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"The remarkable success of this AI-designed 'super-antigen' trial marks a pivotal leap forward in our ability to deliver broad, lasting viral protection."

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

In a pivotal scene from the 2003 documentary, Jackson brings Gavin in as an example of a child with cancer that he helped.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

A “long-legged bullish pin bar” marked a prominent swing low in March near $4,200 an ounce and closed firmly back above the pivotal $4,400 an ounce level, Simpson notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Roche started pivotal Phase 3 trials for trontinemab in September, in patients with early symptoms of Alzheimer’s.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

I intuitively knew — and sensed he did, too — that tomorrow would be pivotal.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




Vocabulary lists containing pivotal


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "pivotal" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com