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
Dan’s turning point came not from another productivity tool, but from human connection.
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Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The turning point for Wallner was 2023, when Cartier’s Baignoire on a bangle debuted—the brand took note of the style’s growing popularity (and its passe-partout nature, akin to its Love and Just un Clou bracelets) and issued a timepiece that offered the best of both worlds.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
The turning point came in 2011, when Walters was a director of project management, network planning and engineering, according to his LinkedIn, and that mindset weighed on his relationships with his team.
—Ryan Johnston, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2025
The move came after the company’s CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in August in France on a warrant relating to Telegram’s lack of moderation, marking a turning point for a platform long recognized for its commitment to privacy and encrypted messaging.
—Yoonjung Seo and Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The turning point for Wallner was 2023, when Cartier’s Baignoire on a bangle debuted—the brand took note of the style’s growing popularity (and its passe-partout nature, akin to its Love and Just un Clou bracelets) and issued a timepiece that offered the best of both worlds.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
The turning point came in 2011, when Walters was a director of project management, network planning and engineering, according to his LinkedIn, and that mindset weighed on his relationships with his team.
—Ryan Johnston, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2025
The move came after the company’s CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in August in France on a warrant relating to Telegram’s lack of moderation, marking a turning point for a platform long recognized for its commitment to privacy and encrypted messaging.
—Yoonjung Seo and Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning point
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Secretary of State Rubio and others have made no secret of the administration’s eagerness to complete a deal and, privately, officials acknowledge that the 100-day milestone looms large in White House thinking.—
Eric Green,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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The rise of OpenAI's O3 is not just a technological milestone.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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In Another Simple Favor climax, Charity and Linda hold a drugged Nicky at gunpoint on a cliffside, forcing a confrontation with Emily and Stephanie.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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All these conflicts culminate in a climax where an armed robbery goes awry just as Sal is scheduled for an (improbable) high-profile pro comeback bout.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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Neal, who says he’s always been an environmentalist, put in a provision mandating that developers who destroy a wetland habitat must create an enhanced habitat (larger or more diverse) somewhere in the same watershed.—
Monica Hunter-Hart,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The plant’s damage potential and the fact that this plant is listed as one of the top 10 invasive weeds in the world, has heightened concern over the discovery in 2011 of patches of it beginning to take hold in both the San Geronimo and Lagunitas Creek watersheds.—
Martha Proctor,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Swift successfully petitioned the Beverly Hills City Council in 2017 to designate the home as a historic city landmark.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
2 May 2025
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Magic City Kitchen 241 Forsyth St. SW One of the city’s most iconic landmarks, Magic City is a legendary strip club that doubles as a music industry springboard for hip-hop acts looking to test the viability of their songs before wider release.—
Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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The grad’s next big adventure is right around the corner, so practical gear like a planner, laundry bag, or reusable water bottle will be welcomed!—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
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The city sold the elevated water tank site on the corner of Persimmon and Eighth to DRA Properties, LLC for $1,000 in November with the stipulation that the company would disassemble, remove and dispose of the water tower at its own expense within 18 months of the sale, according to city documents.—
Gael Langdon,
Arkansas Online,
29 Apr. 2025
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