turning point

noun

: a point at which a significant change occurs

Synonyms of turning point

• milestone
• climax
• watershed
• landmark
• corner

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

Both Miguel and Sofia are at turning points, and the current distractions, maybe temptations, are not helping. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026

Both of the relationship crises reach what seem like turning points. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

Although geopolitical analysts love to talk about turning points, crossroads, and dilemmas, many governments have a prosaic tendency to defy these dramatic predictions and muddle through. — Ben Bland, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026

The big picture involves market cycle dynamics, with turning points and tipping points. — Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for turning point

• counterpoint
• disappoint
• multipoint
• needlepoint
• reappoint
• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint

Kids Definition

turning point

noun

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