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Examples of turning point in a Sentence
Winning that game was the turning point of the team's season.
That job was a major turning point in her career.
Recent Examples on the Web
This album marks a significant turning point in her career, showcasing her journey of personal growth and artistic expression.
—Ben Welles, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2024
That dinner, however, would mark a notable turning point in an altogether more sour relationship: that between Prince Harry and the press.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2024
Reitman chronicles a turning point in television that reshaped America’s sense of humor — one that had been forecast by countercultural breakouts like Lenny Bruce, Cheech and Chong and the show’s first host, George Carlin (Matthew Rhys).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 1 Sep. 2024
The digital advertising industry is at a decisive turning point in the protection of consumer data.
—Geoffroy Martin, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1777, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turning%20point. Accessed 16 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
turning point
noun
: a point (as in an action or situation) where an important change occurs
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