Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for moment of truth. Search instead for Test+of+truth.
Definitions

moment of truth

NOUN
critical moment
Synonyms
WEAK
charged moment climax crucial moment crunch decisive moment defining moment fated moment fateful moment kairos kairotic moment pregnant moment turning point when push comes to shove

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The moment of truth came on June 16, 1994, when the opening game was held, by chance, at Soldier Field in my adopted hometown of Chicago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The other way small-caps could outperform is if AI stocks have a moment of truth.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

"Now the moment of truth," he smiled to the camera, with a touch of drama.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

The moment of truth arrived … and Bella Jones rose to the occasion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2025

This was the moment of truth, the tethering of a truth and a he.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "moment of truth" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com