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
The turning point came not on the phone, but in person.
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Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Is the fuss really worth it, still, in what seems like a new turning point on synthetic dyes in the American zeitgeist?
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Inspired by the familiar red, yellow and green signals that guide drivers on the road, this framework can help couples navigate the daily choices and turning points that shape their relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
For instance, there could be a sudden revelation, turning point or ending in regards to a romantic relationship.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Is the fuss really worth it, still, in what seems like a new turning point on synthetic dyes in the American zeitgeist?
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Inspired by the familiar red, yellow and green signals that guide drivers on the road, this framework can help couples navigate the daily choices and turning points that shape their relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
For instance, there could be a sudden revelation, turning point or ending in regards to a romantic relationship.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for turning point
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning point
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NewsNation reached a major milestone on Sunday, outperforming CNN and MSNBC in total viewers and the key advertising demographic of adults aged 25-54 for six consecutive hours, the first time the network has achieved that feat, according to Nielsen data.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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Redondo’s career milestones include headlining the first all-Spanish show at the Miami Improv in 2019 and performing at the Netflix Is a Joke festival in 2024.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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The end of this episode felt like the climax of a Scooby-Doo cartoon.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Some places show the most vibrant fall hues in early October, while others hit their climax later in the month and into November.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino Quintero pledged to restore 250,000 acres of ecosystems, including mangroves and watersheds.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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The new partnership between farmers and advocates will let agriculture prosper while protecting one of Indiana's largest watersheds.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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That action led the court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, to issue a landmark ruling in June blunting the power of judges.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Interest in the town—and its landmark Plaza de la Revolución—surged this summer as fans followed his historical trail across the island.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Officials in Wisconsin credited teachers for locking doors and shepherding children into classroom corners when a gunman opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in 2024, killing three people and injured six.—
Tonya Simpson,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
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As Hughes is preparing to take the corner, Richards attacks the back-post zone and Munoz dashes towards the near post to occupy Kyle Walker-Peters.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20point. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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