Synonyms
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
For Lustick, the call signalled a turning point in the conflict in Gaza.
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Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2024
But the statistics show the human side of what has appeared to be a turning point in both the severity and frequency of wildfires and hurricanes.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2024
The killing of seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen may mark a turning point in support for Israel and for long frustrated efforts to bring relief to Palestinians on the brink of starvation.
—Gabe Joselow, NBC News, 6 Apr. 2024
Some view the tragedy as a potential turning point in the Israel-Gaza war, which has dragged on for almost half a year.
—Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
The killings may also represent a turning point in Andrés' public perspective on the Israeli government.
—Ashraf Khalil, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
This year marks a turning point for artificial intelligence (AI).
—Rob Thomas, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
The Blue Valley school board is at a turning point, with two rival slates of candidates running with vastly different views on diversity initiatives, curriculum and how to lead the district.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
This could be a huge turning point for Windows and Microsoft’s relationship with Intel.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 28 Mar. 2024
Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2024
But the statistics show the human side of what has appeared to be a turning point in both the severity and frequency of wildfires and hurricanes.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2024
The killing of seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen may mark a turning point in support for Israel and for long frustrated efforts to bring relief to Palestinians on the brink of starvation.
—Gabe Joselow, NBC News, 6 Apr. 2024
Some view the tragedy as a potential turning point in the Israel-Gaza war, which has dragged on for almost half a year.
—Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
The killings may also represent a turning point in Andrés' public perspective on the Israeli government.
—Ashraf Khalil, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
This year marks a turning point for artificial intelligence (AI).
—Rob Thomas, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
The Blue Valley school board is at a turning point, with two rival slates of candidates running with vastly different views on diversity initiatives, curriculum and how to lead the district.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
This could be a huge turning point for Windows and Microsoft’s relationship with Intel.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 28 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1777, in the meaning defined above
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turning point
noun
: a point (as in an action or situation) where an important change occurs
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