critical period

NOUN

turning point

Synonyms

STRONGEST

climax critical point crux culmination juncture twist

WEAK

axis change climacteric contingency crisis critical mass critical moment 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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Rivian faces “a critical period of execution,” Barclays analyst Dan Levy wrote in a recent report.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The first few years of life are a critical period for both brain development and the maturation of the immune system.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

SEW said new leadership was needed to "oversee a critical period of positive, transformative change for the company".

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The trajectory of the market will depend on where costs are during a critical period beginning in late January.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Moreover, this was a critical period in his fortunes.

From "Persons Unknown" by Tracy, Virginia

critical period

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