defining moment
noun
: the time that shows very clearly what something is really about
That was the campaign's defining moment.
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Sinners is a defining moment for the executive duo and their commitment to working with high-profile auteurs and giving filmmakers a relatively wide berth in terms of budget.
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
The Bottom Line This is a defining moment for U.S. tech.
—Bob Ras, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The night marked a defining moment for Noboa, who first rose to power in 2023 following the unexpected resignation of Guillermo Lasso.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
The tariffs are a defining moment for U.S. President Donald Trump who sees them as a way to bring manufacturing — autos in this case — to the United States.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
The Bottom Line This is a defining moment for U.S. tech.
—Bob Ras, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The night marked a defining moment for Noboa, who first rose to power in 2023 following the unexpected resignation of Guillermo Lasso.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
The tariffs are a defining moment for U.S. President Donald Trump who sees them as a way to bring manufacturing — autos in this case — to the United States.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for defining moment
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“Defining moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defining%20moment. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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