turning point

noun

: 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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The Russia-Ukraine War was a turning point for countries that have underinvested in defense since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Daniel Kern, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 At the time, it was seen as a turning point toward sustainability. John J Roach Iii, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025 And losing all six games on the last homestand to the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates served as a turning point for a front office that began the week still looking to acquire starting pitching to aid the cause. Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025 The war was a turning point in strategic thinking about Starlink and similar systems. Erika Kinetz, Fortune, 1 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

turning point

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