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 bank maintained its base case that DRAM pricing will peak around mid-2027, with equity markets likely to discount that turning point roughly a year earlier — meaning in a few months.
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Yun Li, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Its rise can be traced through a series of turning points beginning in the 1930s.
—J.c. Reid, Houston Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
However, the full moon in Leo on February 1 is pointing to turning points in your career or status this month, and the eclipse in Aquarius on February 17 strongly suggests that this new beginning will involve changes to your domestic life, living situation, and family.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Economically and socially, conversations around value, resources, sustainability, and wealth distribution may reach turning points.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
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Yun Li, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Its rise can be traced through a series of turning points beginning in the 1930s.
—J.c. Reid, Houston Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
However, the full moon in Leo on February 1 is pointing to turning points in your career or status this month, and the eclipse in Aquarius on February 17 strongly suggests that this new beginning will involve changes to your domestic life, living situation, and family.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Economically and socially, conversations around value, resources, sustainability, and wealth distribution may reach turning points.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning point
Noun
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That's a huge milestone and a special moment.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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Certainly, there are plenty of ways to mark a milestone birthday.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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But that’s not quite the climax.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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As the season approached its climax, Arsenal co-chair Josh Kroenke was increasingly present in north London.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The map released Wednesday shows watersheds where at least one wolf was active between April 21 and May 26.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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Farther east, attention is now turning to the Palokki hydropower dam in Finland’s Vuoksi river basin, where plans are underway to restore connectivity across another heavily fragmented watershed.—
Radina Gigova,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Nearby, a little girl splashed in the fountain beneath the landmark flagpole overlooking South Livermore Avenue.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The landmark program provides funding to cover nine months of childcare and is open to emerging and mid-career artists raising a child under the age of three.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
4 June 2026
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What to do nearby The hotel sits on the quiet corner of Main and Garmisch streets, across from Paepcke Park.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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For months, residents of Havana — home to 2 million of Cuba’s almost 10 million residents — have lived with piles of garbage accumulating on almost every street corner.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20point. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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