Synonyms of turning point

turning point

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• milestone
• climax
• watershed
• landmark
• corner
• highlight
• milepost
• climacteric
• breaking point
• boiling point
• crisis
• transformation
• flash point
• break
• crusher
• conversion
• crunch time
• emergency
• topper
• clincher
• turnaround
• capper
• metamorphosis
• zero hour
• transfiguration
• turnabout
• extremity
• clutch
• Dunkirk
• conjuncture
• crunch
• juncture
• exigency
• crossroad(s)
• head

Examples of turning point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Within two months, the Syrians departed, and the demonstrations were hailed as a turning point for Lebanon. —Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 22 July 2024

The group announced its intent to organize in October 2022, citing Audacy’s 2019 acquisition of Pineapple Street Studios as a turning point. —Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 July 2024

Its arrival at the Florida spaceport will mark a turning point in the Artemis II launch campaign. —Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 19 July 2024

Wednesday's ruling is a significant turning point in a political and legal battle that has stretched more than a half-decade. —Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 31 July 2024