turning point

noun

Synonyms of turning pointnext
: a point at which a significant change occurs

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.
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However, the full moon in Leo on February 1 is pointing to turning points in your career or status this month, and the eclipse in Aquarius on February 17 strongly suggests that this new beginning will involve changes to your domestic life, living situation, and family. Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026 Economically and socially, conversations around value, resources, sustainability, and wealth distribution may reach turning points. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026 Almost half of those turning points are driven by external shocks rather than internal execution failures. Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 Buffett’s turning point began with the acquisition of a failing textile mill called Berkshire Hathaway. Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for turning point

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of turning point was in 1641

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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turning%20point. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

turning point

noun
: a point (as in an action or situation) where an important change occurs
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