Definitions

turning point

NOUN

critical juncture

Synonyms

STRONGEST

climax critical point crux culmination juncture twist

WEAK

axis change climacteric contingency crisis critical mass critical moment critical period crossing crossroads crucial moment crucial occurrence crucial period crunch cusp decisive moment defining moment development emergency exigency high noon hinge kairotic moment moment of truth nexus pass peak peripeteia pinch pivot pivotal moment point of no return race against time rising action shift strait transition turn of the tide when push comes to shove zero hour

Example Sentences

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But I'd say a big turning point for me that I remember very well was when I was about four.

From BBC

The trip was widely seen as a turning point in the relationship.

From BBC

"Today's progress marks a turning point, but we are far from the end of the journey."

From Barron's

"We have a great opportunity to mark a turning point in the fight against racism," he said.

From BBC

"We have a great opportunity to mark a turning point in the fight against racism," Arbeloa told reporters.

From Barron's