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 2008 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest was a turning point in Chestnut's career — and one of the most dramatic moments in competitive eating history. Jordan Greene, People.com, 4 July 2025 While Weil outlines a number of laws, court cases, and executive-branch actions that shaped denaturalization over the years, the three main turning points came in 1906, 1940, and 1967. Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 July 2025 Smith said this game could also be a turning point for Minnesota in terms of self-reflection. Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 2 July 2025 The Thomas saga at the 2022 NCAA championships is largely considered a cultural turning point in the national debate over transgender athletes in women's sports. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 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 13 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

turning point

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