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

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

The release of the cup turned out to be a defining moment for Starbucks' merchandise strategy. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Rhymes for defining moment

• enrolment