moment of truth
noun phrase
1
: the final sword thrust in a bullfight
2
: a moment of crisis on whose outcome much or everything depends
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But Iran is scrambling to extend its moment of truth by proactively reducing crude output, according to Bloomberg.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 May 2026
So, no, not equal opportunity at moments of truth, no matter how constant the movement, how stressed the pace.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
By the end of the month, a full moon in your sign brings a personal breakthrough and a moment of truth that sets you free.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Although only the four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen—will experience the drama of reentry firsthand, Friday night will be a moment of truth for the entire Artemis program and NASA.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
That moment of truth is just seven years away.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The year 2026 is shaping up to be pivotal for F1, with a new generation of cars offering up a moment of truth for the sport’s aging legends while creating tantalizing opportunities for veterans eying a trophy and new up-and-comers looking to shine.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Still, Sinners won just enough to stay within striking distance of OBAA before this weekend’s moment of truth.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Each story, each tear, each moment of truth is a sacred encounter with the human soul.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 May 2026
So, no, not equal opportunity at moments of truth, no matter how constant the movement, how stressed the pace.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
By the end of the month, a full moon in your sign brings a personal breakthrough and a moment of truth that sets you free.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Although only the four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen—will experience the drama of reentry firsthand, Friday night will be a moment of truth for the entire Artemis program and NASA.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
That moment of truth is just seven years away.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The year 2026 is shaping up to be pivotal for F1, with a new generation of cars offering up a moment of truth for the sport’s aging legends while creating tantalizing opportunities for veterans eying a trophy and new up-and-comers looking to shine.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Still, Sinners won just enough to stay within striking distance of OBAA before this weekend’s moment of truth.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Each story, each tear, each moment of truth is a sacred encounter with the human soul.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Moment of truth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moment%20of%20truth. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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