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 massacre became a defining moment in the struggle against apartheid, with March 21 now observed in South Africa as Human Rights Day, a public holiday. — Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Being in Texas for the defining moment was also special in its own right. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 2 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for defining moment

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