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.
Recent Examples on the Web Then a turning point finally arrived in the top of the fifth inning. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 Filming Konishi and Sakurada’s early scenes in 4:3 ratio before widening the frame permanently at a significant turning point, Ohku keeps things lively with offbeat touches and flights into fantasy. Richard Kuipers, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024 Whether this event becomes a turning point depends on how it's managed in the coming weeks. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 An important turning point arrives on November 16, asking you to choose either the left turn or the right based on what aligns with your values most. Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for turning point 

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

turning point

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