as in milestone
a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs
the turning point came when Victor finally admitted he was a werewolf
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Recent Examples of turning point
The Union Stock Yards in Chicago, the most modern slaughterhouse of the era, opened on Christmas Day in 1865 and marked a turning point for industrial beef production.
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Hannah Cutting-Jones, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
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
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Hannah Cutting-Jones, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning point
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The new law marked a significant milestone in Tennessee whiskey history and allowed the team to launch the distillery.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trump Warning for Jewish and Muslim Voters De La Cruz won the district by eight points in 2022, marking a GOP milestone as the first Republican to represent the area.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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To prove her point, Sally loudly and convincingly fakes climax in the middle of the lunch rush.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
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The neo-noir psychological thriller is a great showcase for all three talents, especially as the tense cat-and-mouse game escalates to a startling climax.Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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The last Farm Bill included roughly $6 billion per year for conservation activities, such as improving soil health practices on farms, protecting watersheds and helping producers tackle climate change.Bill Frist, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Madeline Heim is a Report for America corps reporter who writes about environmental issues in the Mississippi River watershed and across Wisconsin.Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
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The city designated the building’s façade as a landmark in 2001 and the first floor interiors were landmarked in 2013.Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The flight back is just as scenic, soaring over the Matthews mountain range — a remote and inaccessible landmark filled with dramatic cliffs, cycad forests, and flowing rivers.Shaun Stanley, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Eventually, the Roos got their winner in the 90th minute off another corner.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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These cameras are also rumored to be positioned more centrally within the Dynamic Island, rather than its left corner.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20point. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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