Thesaurus results for TURNING POINT

turning point

noun

Definition of turning point

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 Although geopolitical analysts love to talk about turning points, crossroads, and dilemmas, many governments have a prosaic tendency to defy these dramatic predictions and muddle through. — Ben Bland, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The big picture involves market cycle dynamics, with turning points and tipping points. — Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 There have been turning points throughout Hollywood history when an old order collapsed and was replaced by something cooler and more provocative. — Brent Lang, Variety, 15 July 2026 During this time, our ideas serve as catalysts while conversations become turning points. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for turning point

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Its next major milestone involves a system-level Critical Design Review.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Both happened on Tuesday night—two significant milestones amid a night of major triumphs, firsts, and history-making moments.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of milestone

Noun

The scene comes out of nowhere, as the family are watching The Muppet Show, and climaxes with David having his throat slit.

— Vulture Editors, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
As Melanie, Mitch, and his family try to stay safe inside his family home, the film comes to its truly unsettling climax.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of climax

Noun

The same way New York is known for its bagels, Nairobi is known for the We Run Nairobi neighborhood runs, a cultural landmark for locals and tourists alike.

— Sharon Machira, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Over that half century, the ship has risen from stage gimmick to cultural landmark, particularly in Black culture, and has earned a place in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC).

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of landmark

Noun

Its hidden zipper and interior corner ties help keep everything neatly in place, while the warm camel hue pairs beautifully with the deeper plum of the blanket.

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
In the far top left corner, a large toyon tree has become a focal point, with steps below it leading down to the flat ground.

— Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

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