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

Stanley’s president then responded publicly and offered to replace her car, turning an organic customer story into a brand-defining moment. — Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The defining moment, the symbolic gesture, the enduring image, was a swing of the foot not between the lines at Lumen Field but outside them, just in front of the United States bench. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026

For Ai Lin, a defining moment came when humanoid robots took the stage with millions watching at last year’s Spring Festival Gala. — John Liu, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

Reflecting on the show’s run, White couldn’t choose just one defining moment. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026

Rhymes for defining moment

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