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critical juncture

NOUN

critical mass

Synonyms

WEAK

climax crisis crisis point critical point critical stage crossroads crucial moment crunch time decisive moment defining moment do or die time emergency high noon irreversible momentum moment of truth pivotal point point of no return sink or swim time the Rubicon turning point zero hour

NOUN

critical point

Synonyms

STRONGEST

turning point

WEAK

climacteric climax crisis critical mass critical stage crucial point crunch defining moment moment of truth nexus pivot pivotal point point of no return

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One New York Times report made the rounds particularly because of its opening anecdote about the candidate disappearing at a critical juncture because he needed a nap.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

But the production crisis, which has rocked Hollywood and pummeled its workforce, has reached a critical juncture.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

He said the text, which has gone through several amendments and is supported by the United States, "comes at a critical juncture."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The clash comes at a critical juncture for Washington’s tense dealings with Havana, showing how quickly sensitive discussions can be overtaken by unpredictable actors on the margins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Incredibly, at this critical juncture in financial history, after which so much changed so quickly, the only constraint in the subprime mortgage market was a shortage of people willing to bet against it.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

critical juncture

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