turning point

noun

: a point at which a significant change occurs

Examples of turning point in a Sentence

Winning that game was the turning point of the team's season. That job was a major turning point in her career.
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That might be signifying that the audience needs to pay attention to what happened, or that what has transpired marks a turning point. Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025 Most of the early events had some live music with cover bands, but then booked Reel Big Fish for the OC Brew Ha Ha and hit a turning point. Charlie Vargas, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025 Post-World War II, Bushmills experienced a change in ownership, first coming under the control of Isaac Wolfson and then being absorbed into Irish Distillers in 1972, which marked a turning point in consolidating Irish whiskey production. Chris Perugini, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 As per Lisa, a milestone anniversary is truly a turning point for corporations – a moment when the world is watching in a way that makes people stop, pay attention, see themselves in the story, and join you in a bold plan to move forward. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for turning point

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of turning point was in 1641

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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turning%20point. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

turning point

noun
: a point (as in an action or situation) where an important change occurs
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