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 This album marks a significant turning point in her career, showcasing her journey of personal growth and artistic expression. Ben Welles, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2024 That dinner, however, would mark a notable turning point in an altogether more sour relationship: that between Prince Harry and the press. Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2024 Reitman chronicles a turning point in television that reshaped America’s sense of humor — one that had been forecast by countercultural breakouts like Lenny Bruce, Cheech and Chong and the show’s first host, George Carlin (Matthew Rhys). Peter Debruge, Variety, 1 Sep. 2024 The digital advertising industry is at a decisive turning point in the protection of consumer data. Geoffroy Martin, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for turning point 

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Word History

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of turning point was in 1777

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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turning%20point. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

turning point

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