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
There may also be a contract, course, or new writing project reaching a turning point.
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 July 2025
Pedro Pascal making his legs longer is the film’s turning point and the entire crux of this character’s arc.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 30 July 2025
While Trump’s frustration with the devastation in Gaza is real, those closest to him argue against viewing Monday’s remarks as a turning point in his approach to Israel.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 29 July 2025
Each have ended with a really exciting moment and a turning point.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 July 2025
Pedro Pascal making his legs longer is the film’s turning point and the entire crux of this character’s arc.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 30 July 2025
While Trump’s frustration with the devastation in Gaza is real, those closest to him argue against viewing Monday’s remarks as a turning point in his approach to Israel.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 29 July 2025
Each have ended with a really exciting moment and a turning point.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning point
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Both benchmark gauges hit several record closes this week, with the S & P 500 reaching the milestone on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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Swift even shared a sweet TikTok of Lively on set to celebrate the milestone.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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There too at the show’s climax was Barkan, pulling her top down all the way this time and giving her torso a vigorous shake.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Aug. 2025
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There are high-speed action and emotional twists and turns in the climax.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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Some of those people, joined by younger tribal members, later initiated the long process of restoring their lifeblood, the Klamath River and its watershed.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Ukraine’s fight represents a watershed in modern warfare.—
JON FINER,
Foreign Affairs,
7 July 2025
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In other highlights, the Truth Seekers Summit has also added a conversation with Nyle DiMarco, co-director and producer of ‘Deaf President Now!,’ a documentary detailing the events that led to the landmark passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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The exec’s comments came after the company made a flurry of ESPN announcements, including a landmark deal with the NFL to swap equity for control of NFL Media assets.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Also, exposed in a kitchen corner: rodent bait. Re-re-re-re-inspection, Wednesday again: Passed.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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It was shaped in kitchens, temples, street corners, songs.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20point. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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