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critical moment

NOUN

crunch time

Synonyms

WEAK

critical mass do or die time high noon moment of truth pivotal point

NOUN

defining moment

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WEAK

climax crunch decisive moment kairos kairotic moment loaded moment moment of truth point of no return turning point

NOUN

flash point

Synonyms

STRONGEST

turning point

WEAK

breaking point crisis hour of decision moment of truth zero hour

NOUN

turning point

Synonyms

STRONGEST

climax critical point crux culmination juncture twist

WEAK

axis change climacteric contingency crisis critical mass critical period crossing crossroads crucial moment crucial occurrence crucial period crunch cusp decisive moment defining moment development emergency exigency high noon hinge kairotic moment moment of truth nexus pass peak peripeteia pinch pivot pivotal moment point of no return race against time rising action shift strait transition turn of the tide when push comes to shove zero hour

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The strikes also came at a critical moment with diplomatic efforts to end the conflict involving mediator Pakistan on a knife-edge.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

This is a critical moment in an outbreak where there is uncertainty about how far it has spread, but there are already almost 250 suspected cases and 80 deaths.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Amy Thoma, a former Republican strategist who is no longer affiliated with a political party, noted that Becerra’s surge comes at a critical moment in the election, shortly before ballots land in Californians’ mailboxes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Simo’s planned leave comes at a critical moment in the AI race.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

At any rate, they remembered that at the critical moment of the battle Snowball had turned to flee.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell

critical moment

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