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.
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The latter became a turning point for Agee since Gunn got involved with Warners right before the pandemic-era streaming boom took place. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025 The turning point came when Davis leaned on her team. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 In the movie, Amy clearly gets robbed of her belongings In a turning point for Heather, Connie and Amy’s trip across Europe, Amy gets robbed of all of her belongings after a night out. Francesca Gariano, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025 There’s always that moment that becomes a turning point for discovering your purpose. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for turning point

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of turning point was in 1641

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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turning%20point. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

turning point

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