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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Part of the push-pull with Spoelstra had been Ware’s consistency in moments of truth.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 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
In Friday’s win over the Orlando Magic, that moment of truth was visible on the court.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Sensing a moment of truth was upon them, Font pressed Kerr.
—Nancy Kruh, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Consider this week your moment of truth — a time to reassess your energetic investments, reclaim your power, and close out the month with financial and emotional sovereignty.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Nov. 2025
Also, how to turn hard moments into moments of truth for your team and your clients.
—Victoria Chynoweth, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 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
In Friday’s win over the Orlando Magic, that moment of truth was visible on the court.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Sensing a moment of truth was upon them, Font pressed Kerr.
—Nancy Kruh, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Consider this week your moment of truth — a time to reassess your energetic investments, reclaim your power, and close out the month with financial and emotional sovereignty.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Nov. 2025
Also, how to turn hard moments into moments of truth for your team and your clients.
—Victoria Chynoweth, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Moment of truth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moment%20of%20truth. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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