turning point

noun

Definition of turning pointnext
as in milestone
a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs the turning point came when Victor finally admitted he was a werewolf

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Recent Examples of turning point August 23 – September 22 Quiet reflection becomes a practical turning point. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026 Virgo August 23 – September 22 Quiet reflection becomes a practical turning point. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2026 However, Nike quickly snuffed out optimism of turning point, forecasting China revenue to be down about 20% in its current quarter, which will be reported after the bell on June 30 . — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 10 June 2026 Its success and acclaim marked a major turning point for comics in publishing. — Hillary Chute, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for turning point
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning point
  1. milestone
  2. climax
  3. watershed
  4. landmark
  5. corner
Noun
  • Developers say the bridge's removal marks a major milestone for the Portsmouth Square Improvement Project, adding 20,000 square feet of usable park space.
    — Maddie White, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Butterfly Bash was introduced as the signature celebration of the milestone year.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of milestone
Noun
  • Moving the climax from the open waters of the Cape Fear River to the family's backyard pool marks a decisive break from previous film adaptations.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026
  • Perversely for a film with a two-hour-and-25-minute running time, the climax still feels rushed.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of climax
Noun
  • In 2010, a resolution by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board set maximum bacteria levels allowed in the watershed.
    — Mack Baysinger Follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
  • Examples include the restoration of johads (traditional water-harvesting structures) in Rajasthan, watershed-management projects in Hiware Bazar village in Maharashtra, and conservation activities in the Chilika Lake ecosystem of Odisha.
    — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Definition of watershed
Noun
  • Elsewhere, senior leadership from Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia signed a landmark defense agreement in the Islamic holy city of Mecca, as regional strikes flare.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Real Madrid has announced the landmark club record transfer of Yan Diomande through its official website and social media accounts.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of landmark
Noun
  • After returning home, Cheogyal restarted his life and education in his home county Drago (Luhuo in Chinese), located in the rolling grasslands and mountains of a Tibetan region of Sichuan, on the southeastern corner of the Tibet-Qinghai plateau.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Femi blasted Lesnar with a trio of body shots and running uppercuts in the corner.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of corner

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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20point. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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