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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Keselowski's entry into RFK Racing in 2021 marked a turning point for the team, formerly known as Roush Fenway Racing. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 That survey, which is much more accurate at forecasting business cycle turning points, showed up as -355K for November after a -368K showing in October. Robert Barone, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 The analyst found that the company’s performance was uniformly impressive, and said the quarter marked a turning point in Snowflake’s growth story. Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 1 Dec. 2024 The sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald marked a major turning point in the shipping industry. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024 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 17 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

turning point

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