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
Mel's divorce, along with the 2020 death of his father, prompted a turning point in his life, according to an ABC press release.
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic The turning point of the recent increase in America's depression rates occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020, according to Gallup's data.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Inspired by the familiar red, yellow and green signals that guide drivers on the road, this framework can help couples navigate the daily choices and turning points that shape their relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
For instance, there could be a sudden revelation, turning point or ending in regards to a romantic relationship.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic The turning point of the recent increase in America's depression rates occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020, according to Gallup's data.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Inspired by the familiar red, yellow and green signals that guide drivers on the road, this framework can help couples navigate the daily choices and turning points that shape their relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
For instance, there could be a sudden revelation, turning point or ending in regards to a romantic relationship.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning point
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Are there company-specific milestones that make transitioning out more or less natural (such as the integration of a major acquisition, the launch of an important new product, or the completion of a long-running project)?—
Kurt Strovink,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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That second reception marked a historic milestone.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Near the climax of the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics—a living diorama of British history, directed by the filmmaker Danny Boyle—a model house was lifted away to reveal Berners-Lee.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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In Taylor’s absence steps young Infiniti, whose performance presents initially as softer and quieter, before transforming as the film barrels toward its climax.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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How much water ultimately makes it into that system depends on snowmelt and rainfall on the Salt and Verde watersheds, which SRP is trying to track more accurately.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The village’s environment department is repairing treatment plants, restoring watersheds and working on accessing federal aid.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Politics of Retreat In the UK, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, seeking to head off pressure from Reform, has pledged to repeal the landmark 2008 Climate Change Act, which established binding carbon budgets and created the independent Climate Change Committee.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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As crowds of protesters marched from Place d’Italie toward the Eiffel Tower, the tower’s management announced in a statement that the landmark was closed to visitors due to the strike, according to The Associated Press.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Located on the 14th floor of 1010 Park Avenue, the 3,881-square-foot penthouse-esque apartment wraps three corners with open city views through 19 floor-to-ceiling windows that amplify the sense of light and space.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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This hutch can wear many hats—coffee bar, cocktail corner, matcha station.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20point. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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