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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In an environment where employee engagement is just 21%, according to Gallup’s most recent global report, even seemingly minor disruptions become moments of truth that either reinforce trust or quietly erode it.
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William Arruda, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Living it in every moment of truth, every decision and every interaction is what ultimately builds trust, a brand and a reputation.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
For investors, the first-quarter earnings report could be a moment of truth: a chance to reset expectations and refocus on the long-term potential of a $1.9 trillion Silicon Valley giant navigating turbulent waters.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2025
This is a moment of truth for the legal profession.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Suggested Reading Big Tech's moment of truth is here
There's a sign the restaurant recession is already here
Amazon says its Temu competitor 'considered' showing tariff charges that raised White House ire
Consumers continued to be in a dour mood over the past month.
—Kevin Williams, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2025
But this is also something of a moment of truth for the game.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
For conservatives who genuinely care about limiting executive power and enforcing constitutional constraints, these tariffs present a moment of truth.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
For any filmmaker, showing your film to your main character is always a bit nerve-racking, a moment of truth.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
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William Arruda, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Living it in every moment of truth, every decision and every interaction is what ultimately builds trust, a brand and a reputation.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
For investors, the first-quarter earnings report could be a moment of truth: a chance to reset expectations and refocus on the long-term potential of a $1.9 trillion Silicon Valley giant navigating turbulent waters.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2025
This is a moment of truth for the legal profession.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Suggested Reading Big Tech's moment of truth is here
There's a sign the restaurant recession is already here
Amazon says its Temu competitor 'considered' showing tariff charges that raised White House ire
Consumers continued to be in a dour mood over the past month.
—Kevin Williams, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2025
But this is also something of a moment of truth for the game.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
For conservatives who genuinely care about limiting executive power and enforcing constitutional constraints, these tariffs present a moment of truth.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
For any filmmaker, showing your film to your main character is always a bit nerve-racking, a moment of truth.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Moment of truth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moment%20of%20truth. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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