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

Supervillain Bane preparing to drop Batman over his knee spine-first has become a defining moment for the hero’s mythology. — Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

Palmer said one defining moment for him was voting in favor of purchasing new railcars. — Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Supporting employees through grief is a defining moment for company culture, significantly impacting engagement and loyalty. — Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Open enrollment has traditionally been viewed as the defining moment in the benefits experience. — Orla Nixon, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Rhymes for defining moment

• enrolment