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
Defensively, the Marquette game was a turning point for the Huskies.
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
The recorded conversation was a turning point in the FBI investigation that led to an attempt to arrest the wealthy developer the following day, when Pino, 67, killed himself with a gun in his home rather than surrender to agents.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Her longtime costar Gizelle Bryant was moved to tears, expressing hope that Huger’s sentencing would be a turning point.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
That said, 2025 could be a turning point for China’s fashion AI revolution.
—Li Jun, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
The recorded conversation was a turning point in the FBI investigation that led to an attempt to arrest the wealthy developer the following day, when Pino, 67, killed himself with a gun in his home rather than surrender to agents.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Her longtime costar Gizelle Bryant was moved to tears, expressing hope that Huger’s sentencing would be a turning point.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
That said, 2025 could be a turning point for China’s fashion AI revolution.
—Li Jun, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning point
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From Paul Newman’s 40th in 1965 to Scarlett Johansson’s 30th in 2014 and Roger Federer’s yearly family gatherings, Moët has marked some of the most memorable milestones.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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Despite the stinging nature of Boston's 123-116 defeat on its home parquet, Tatum's night included more milestones.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Higher, faster, changing keys, breaking off into riffs and climaxes.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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At several points, the action pauses and an ensemble of actors in Edwardian dress scatters around the deck in panic, wearing Titanic-style life vests that foreshadow the play’s catastrophic climax.—
Houman Barekat,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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Hikers and dogs are not allowed in any of the watershed’s reservoirs or streams.—
Krissy Waite,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission manages a flood control project and works with the communities along the watershed to make sure the water stays and moves where it is supposed to, Repay said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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From urban landmarks to cutting-edge retail environments, companies that invest in immersive design, storytelling, and technology are setting themselves apart while driving significant growth.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Our panelists will also address the challenges the community faces, from gentrification to the erasure of its cultural landmarks, and why the recovery of this legacy is vital for both Altadena and Hollywood's futures.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Mar. 2025
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Spring might be right around the corner, but the winter respiratory viruses—including flu, COVID-19, and RSV—are still going strong, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Spring is just around the corner, and some of today’s biggest music stars are celebrating the imminent warm weather with seriously hot new releases.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20point. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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