defining moment

noun

: the time that shows very clearly what something is really about

That was the campaign's defining moment.

Examples of defining moment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The vote became a defining moment in Biss’ tenure, and the mayor has long defended his decision by framing it as a test of his risk-taking political brand. — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

That collision is ultimately the defining moment of the work. — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Apple, Google, Meta and a swarm of other tech contenders are betting that new artificial intelligence wearables in the form of glasses, rings, charms and pendants can push the market toward its category-defining moment. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Known for his ambition and talent, Henry is approaching a defining moment in his career. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for defining moment

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