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

The Japan launch is a major turning point in the platform’s international development, reinforcing its move towards profitability and a commitment to a service that combines high-quality audio with musical discovery. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Arnold Collection / Getty Images The transition from Saxon to Norman rule was a profound turning point in English history, Amal Khreisheh, curator of archaeology at South West Heritage Trust, said in a video published on its website. —Hannah Peart, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024

The turning point Two years later, SVB got its big break—or at least what seemed like a big break at the time. —Will Daniel, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2024

For her part, the turning point was when her Instagram followers surpassed 1 million. —Fairchild Studio, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024