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 Virgo August 23 – September 22 Quiet reflection becomes a practical turning point. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2026 Dai sees this as a turning point for how the industry thinks about operations. — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 11 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
  • Pederson is the second to accomplish the milestone against the Mariners this year; outfielder Brandon Nimmo got his 1,000th career hit against the Mariners on April 18.
    — Cal Phillips Updated July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
  • The calendar decision is one of the first major milestones in what's expected to be a tumultuous two-year sprint to the Democratic nomination.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of milestone
Noun
  • The transition to the climax, when Odysseus massacres his wife’s suitors with the help of Athena’s magic and son Telemachus (Alan Stenson), is also fairly rushed.
    — Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
  • Until, that is, the play’s rather retrograde climax, when the playwright’s provocateur wildness goes limp.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of climax
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  • 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
  • July brought a wave of restaurant news to the Fort Worth area, from the reopening of a beloved 80-year-old Denton County landmark to the closure of eight local eateries.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
  • Ten years on, the Philippines' landmark victory against China in the South China Sea Arbitration remains a critical international legal precedent.
    — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of landmark
Noun
  • His Cedar Island Drive house is on a corner lot of sorts, which throws a bow right at I-285.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
  • He was pulled after giving up back-to-back hits with one out in the fourth to put runners on the corners.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 July 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 31 Jul. 2026.

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