defining moment

noun

: the time that shows very clearly what something is really about

That was the campaign's defining moment.

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This advisory, shared on July 4, 2022, became a defining moment for many investors in the network. —

Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024 The election in 2024 presents a defining moment for the nation, particularly for Black communities, who have historically borne the brunt of systemic inequities. —

Lenwood V. Long, Sr., Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Our goal was to make a cultural defining moment which would not only drive box office, but connect with fans and consumers and go beyond the Broadway’s show’s following. —

Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024 Encourage your student to see the college process as just one chapter in their larger story—not the defining moment of their life. —

Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for defining moment

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