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
Campaigners say the July 23 court opinion should be a turning point, even if the ruling itself is advisory.
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Stephanie Van Den Berg, USA Today, 23 July 2025
The English actor considers their initial collaboration to be the turning point in his filmography, opening the door to the likes of Steven Spielberg (Ready Player One), the Coen brothers (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs) and David Lowery (The Green Knight).
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
Manager Warren Schaeffer called Doyle’s catch the turning point of the game.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
This move reflects the broader anti-involution mandate filtering through the economy and may signal a turning point in China’s domestic deflationary pressures.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Stephanie Van Den Berg, USA Today, 23 July 2025
The English actor considers their initial collaboration to be the turning point in his filmography, opening the door to the likes of Steven Spielberg (Ready Player One), the Coen brothers (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs) and David Lowery (The Green Knight).
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
Manager Warren Schaeffer called Doyle’s catch the turning point of the game.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
This move reflects the broader anti-involution mandate filtering through the economy and may signal a turning point in China’s domestic deflationary pressures.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning point
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The deal comes after nearly a year of negotiations and represents a significant milestone for Indian content creation, moving away from unauthorized adaptations that have plagued the industry in previous decades.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Busan International Film Festival is marking its milestone 30th edition this year, with veteran actor Lee also serving as the host for the festival’s opening ceremony.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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The climax of the match arrived in the 88th minute when Jennifer Echegini rose above the defenders to head home the winning goal, completing a remarkable comeback.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Toward the film's climax, Clover confronts the wendigo version of her sister one last time.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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For millennia, these fish darted in droves through the delta’s murky water and effectively supported the watershed’s entire food web.—
Moira Donovan,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 July 2025
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Today, there are eight points at which water flows into the lake, including from the 150-acre Roberts Brook watershed that extends beyond the UConn campus.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
20 July 2025
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What beloved Valley landmarks used to look like Metro Phoenix has always been in a constant state of change.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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Paddle down the Cumberland River and enjoy sights like Riverfront Park and other Nashville landmarks.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Cena rammed Cody through the chair in the corner headfirst.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Wilder was taking an ambitious risk, especially by setting his story in the more shadowy corner of show business.—
Scott Huver,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20point. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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