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
But that became the unexpected turning point, as the Oilers unravelled from there.
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Returning to Miller’s classic at this cultural turning point left her with a starkly different impression of John Proctor.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
The pandemic, like for many musicians, became a turning point.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
That lack of fairness became a turning point for me.
—Oscar Chavez-Arrieta, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Returning to Miller’s classic at this cultural turning point left her with a starkly different impression of John Proctor.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
The pandemic, like for many musicians, became a turning point.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
That lack of fairness became a turning point for me.
—Oscar Chavez-Arrieta, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning point
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Late last year, Factor celebrated a milestone of one million meals donated to the Aurora community during a similar ceremony.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs rookie left tackle Josh Simmons continues to exceed expectations in his return from a knee injury while also hitting a milestone Wednesday.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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With its vintage vibes and slow-burn suspense, the film, directed by Matt Palmer, captivates audiences with its brutal, twisty climax and echoes horror classics like Scream and Heathers.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Bird’s action scenes are their own symphonies, each with a distinct melody and a breathless climax.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The Dolores watershed is truly a gem that should be preserved and restored for future generations.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
27 May 2025
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Each of these Justices has what could be called signature cases, with some splashy opinion reaching to be a watershed.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
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Created by a Benedictine monk with a serious eye for detail, this whimsical stop features 125 tiny, handcrafted replicas of famous historic landmarks, like St. Peter’s Basilica and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, all located on the grounds of Alabama’s only Benedictine monastery, St. Bernard Abbey.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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The National, Autograph Hotel Located in what was once the 1932 First National Center, The National is a historic landmark that once served as a banking hall.—
Anne Roderique-Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Then after a Courtney Williams steal, Collier found McBride in the opposite corner for another 3-pointer, giving the Lynx an 80-56 lead.—
Patrick Donnelly,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2025
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The suspect conducted a hostile takeover of a 2011 White Ford F550 utility bucket truck on the corner of Spring and Temple streets at 5:40 a.m. while two deputies were in the vehicle, according to a department bulletin.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20point. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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