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 arc of their work is easy to trace: from their debut feature in 2013, where Jordan’s portrayal signaled a turning point in his trajectory under Coogler’s direction, to Creed, Black Panther, Wakanda Forever, and now, something entirely different.
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Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
The Rise of Pop Stars and the Evolution of Ramadan’s TV Theme Songs
TV series like Salah Ad Din Al Ayyubi (2002), Qasim Amin (2003) and Nizar Qabbani (2005) marked a turning point.
—Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
The digital device is exhausted, the runtime stretches a tad too long, and a club scene that begins as an admirable feat (making clever use of the Music Box Theatre) begins to drag, before giving way to a crucial turning point in the story.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Between the lines: For a party that's been struggling with approval ratings and direction, Booker's more than 24-hour speech could be a turning point.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
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Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
The Rise of Pop Stars and the Evolution of Ramadan’s TV Theme Songs
TV series like Salah Ad Din Al Ayyubi (2002), Qasim Amin (2003) and Nizar Qabbani (2005) marked a turning point.
—Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
The digital device is exhausted, the runtime stretches a tad too long, and a club scene that begins as an admirable feat (making clever use of the Music Box Theatre) begins to drag, before giving way to a crucial turning point in the story.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Between the lines: For a party that's been struggling with approval ratings and direction, Booker's more than 24-hour speech could be a turning point.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning point
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Chantel says that when Savannah isn't showering Ivy with gifts, her adoptive parents keep her biological mom updated on major milestones.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Murray noted that 2004 was a milestone for Black homeownership, hitting a highmark of 49%, but it’s decreased considerably since then.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Fans believed from Episode One that at least one character would die in a shooting, and, as in Seasons One and Two, each episode slowly (this time, much more slowly) built to the anticipated climax, leaving breadcrumbs both real and sometimes intentionally misleading.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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In Sunday’s stressful Season 3 finale, all the storylines came to a tragic climax, with Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood), Rick (Walton Goggins) and Jim Hollinger (Scott Glenn), who was revealed to be Rick’s real father, all dying in a shootout at the resort.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Lower Basin states presented a proposal that incorporated reductions for themselves but also called for cuts across the entire watershed — calculating storage capacity not just on the massive Lake Powell and Lake Mead, but also on five smaller reservoirs, including three in the Upper Basin.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
18 Feb. 2025
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But dams throughout the watershed had robbed the fish of valuable habitat, and invasive small-mouth bass preyed on the chub, putting it on the endangered species list.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Trans groups are worried that Wednesday’s landmark decision will undermine their rights, even though Britain’s highest court said transgender people remain protected from discrimination.—
Kwiyeon Ha and Pan Pylas,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The open-air shopping area also represents a cultural landmark, with an impressive variety of galleries, theaters and restaurants serving up a taste of the city’s diverse flavors.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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That’s because the NFL Draft is just around the corner, and the Chiefs will have eight picks this year.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Mother’s Day is right around the corner, followed by springtime socializing and summer soirées, so here’s your chance to snag a new purse deal just in time for gifting to a loved one, or yourself.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20point. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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