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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

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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 moment of truth could be approaching – for all sides.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

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

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2025

The pitchfork’s wood felt slick in her sweaty hands, and she hoped she wouldn’t drop it at the moment of truth.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

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