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 winner of the World Cup will hoist a trophy, receive championship rings for the first time and gain a lifetime of glory in what will be a defining moment in the country’s sports history. — Luis Andres Henao, Fortune, 19 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

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

Rhymes for defining moment

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