critical point

[krit-i-kuhl point] / ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl ˈpɔɪnt /

NOUN

crucial moment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

turning point

WEAK

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

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At Monday's announcement in Ottawa, Carney said that Canada was at a critical point in its history due to its changing relationship with the US, requiring it to invest and build at an urgent pace.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

As conditions change, these two forms merge into a single phase at the critical point.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

“The deal brings a binding commercial anchor to the R2 platform and injects capital visibility at a critical point in the production cycle while also validating its autonomous vehicle roadmap,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

"This could potentially hamper US warfighters at a critical point in time."

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

At some mysterious and critical point, the crime rate began to turn.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

critical point

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